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Shield AI Ushers in a New Era of Aerial Autonomy
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently introduced its new Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System, which builds on the battle-proven legacy of its predecessor. It represents the next generation of lightweight nano-drones delivering covert situational awareness to small military units. The system was unveiled at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) conference in Washington D.C, where visitors saw it live.
Weighing 70 grams, the Black Hornet 4 has a flying time of more than 30 minutes, a range greater than two kilometres and can fly in 25-knot winds. New obstacle-avoidance capabilities and an advanced battery have augmented the flight performance. Additionally, a new 12-megapixel daytime camera with superior low-light performance, plus a new high-resolution thermal imager, delivers crisp video and still images to the operator.
Compared to small quad-rotor drones, the single-rotor Black Hornet 4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has an extremely low visual and audible signature, enabling it to identify threats day or night without being detected. Able to launch in less than 20 seconds and well suited for missions in GPS-denied environments, the Black Hornet 4 UAV can be used to rapidly identify targets beyond visual line-of-sight and assess weapon effects in real time.
“Black Hornet 4 takes the features and capabilities that made Black Hornet 3 world-renowned to the next level,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, executive vice president and general manager of Teledyne FLIR Defense. “We’ve worked closely with customers and end users to make this system even more valuable for dismounted soldiers in need of situational understanding or engaged in covert operations, where precise and immediate intel is crucial. Black Hornet 4 is future-proof nano-drone technology.”
FLIR Defense has delivered more than 20,000 Black Hornet PRS systems to military and security forces in over 40 countries. Black Hornet drones are currently being used in Ukraine through donations made by the British and Norwegian governments, where they have performed in numerous missions under harsh environments.
The U.S. Army began acquiring Black Hornets five years ago as part of its Soldier Borne Sensor programme and since then has placed orders totalling more than US$125 million. In July, the Army awarded Teledyne FLIR a five-year contract worth up to US$94 million for additional Black Hornet systems.
Black Hornet 4 is designed and built by Teledyne FLIR Defense in Norway. The company is a world leader in intelligent sensing, unmanned systems, and integrated solutions for defence and industrial markets. It develops a wide range of advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods.
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