INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters
The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May
from two to three kilometers (in optimal conditions)
The new tablet also features improved ergonomics, making it easier to use while wearing gloves.Black Hornet 4 can operate in 25-knot winds
and rain, and extensive testing was performed to validate its already rugged endurance capabilities
The drone itself is now IP-52 rated, able to withstand 7.6 mm of rain per hour while in flight, while the ground control station boasts an
nano-drones, able to provide enhanced covert situational awareness to small fighting units
Its 12-megapixel daytime camera and high-resolution thermal imager deliver crisp video and still images to the operator
At just 70 grams Black Hornet 4 can fly for over 30 minutes and more than three kilometers
Flight performance is augmented by advanced obstacle avoidance capabilities and other features.Compared to quad-rotor drones, the single
rotor Black Hornet 4 UAV has an extremely low visual and audible signature, enabling it to identify threats day or night without being
Able to launch in less than 20 seconds and well suited for missions in GPS-denied environments, Black Hornet 4 can be used to rapidly
identify targets beyond visual line-of-sight and assess weapon effects in real-time.FLIR Defense has delivered more than 33,000 Black Hornet
drones to military and security forces in over 45 countries
The United States Army began acquiring Black Hornet systems in 2018 for its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program
Since then, it has placed orders under SBS and other vehicles totaling more than $300 million.The award-winning Black Hornet is designed and
built by Teledyne FLIR Defense in Norway.Photo:Fifty percent greater comms range and easier-to-use Android tablet with twice the battery
life are some of new user-driven features on Black Hornet unmanned aerial systemSource: Teledyne FLIR Defense
