Black Hornet VRS

Black Hornet VRS

Black Hornet VRS

Product catalog summary
Overview
The FLIR Black Hornet Vehicle Reconnaissance System (VRS) is a surveillance and reconnaissance system designed for armored or mechanized vehicles. It provides real-time situational awareness and is adapted from the Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS). The system is the smallest and lightest UAV reconnaissance system, ideal for mission-critical situational awareness (SA) and beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) targeting capabilities.
System Features
  • Immediate Covert Situational Awareness: Allows detection and identification of threats day and night without being detected, increasing speed and maneuver options.
  • Non-Specialist Nano UAV System: Integrated into vehicle control systems, requiring minimal training for operation.
  • Extremely Covert Airborne Sensor: Low visual and audible signatures for covert operations.
  • BLOS Capability: Expands visual range in complex environments and allows real-time weapon effectiveness assessment.
  • Resilient and Battle-Tested: Proven in combat by NATO forces.
Specifications
  • VRS Launch Unit: Made of aluminum, includes four UAVs, motorized lid, and dual radio operations. It supports Ethernet, USB, RS-232, and HDMI interfaces.
  • Black Hornet 3: Features a rotor diameter of 123 mm, total length of 168 mm, and weighs less than 33 grams. It includes day and night imaging capabilities and can endure up to 25 minutes of flight.
  • Performance: Encrypted communications, dynamic power, frequency hopping, and beyond line-of-sight capabilities.
  • Environmental Tolerance: Operates in temperatures from -10°C to +43°C, withstands winds over 15 knots, and light rain.
Applications
  • Immediate ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)
  • Covert Operations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Beyond Line-of-Sight Reconnaissance
  • Force Protection
Regulatory and Certification
The UAV is considered low risk by Military Aviation Authorities, simplifying certification and minimizing airspace clearance requirements. It has approval from the US Federal Aviation Authorities for unrestricted operation in CONUS, with limitations near airports.
Contact Information
For more information, contact FLIR Systems at their corporate headquarters in Wilsonville, OR, or their offices in Washington DC, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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Black Hornet VRS-1

AIRBORNE VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE S Y S T E M ( V R S ) F O R M I L I TA R Y O P E R AT I O N S Black Hornet VRS The FLIR Black Hornet Vehicle Reconnaissance System (VRS) equips armored or mechanized vehicles with an immediate, organic, and self-contained surveillance and reconnaissance system. Adapted from the Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS), the VRS extends the game-changing and lifesaving capability of the Black Hornet nano-UAV. The launch unit mounts externally and fully integrates within the vehicle to create a real time situational awareness RSTA airborne system for crews protected inside. The world’s smallest and lightest UAV reconnaissance system designed for autonomous operations from vehicles, Black Hornet VRS is optimal when vehicles need mission-critical SA or BLOS targeting capabilities. The launch unit includes four UAVs for automatic launching capability, continuous coverage, and simultaneous missions. The complete system is easily integrated with modern battlefield management systems (BMS) and is vehicle platform independent. With limited training, personnel can operate the system quickly and within existing systems training programs. IMMEDIATE COVERT SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Save lives and minimize collateral damage. Detect and identify threats day and night without being detected. Increase speed of movement and expand maneuver options. COVERT OPERATIONS NON-SPECIALIST NANO UAV SYSTEM SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Seamlessly integrated into the vehicle control systems, crew members need only minimal training for successful deployment. EXTREMELY COVERT AIRBORNE SENSOR Extremely low visual and audible signatures allow covert operation and increased security. BEYOND LINE-OF-SIGHT RECONNAISSANCE FORCE PROTECTION BEYOND VISUAL LINE-OF-SIGHT CAPABILITY (BLOS) Expand visual range in complex and urban environments. Rapidly engage targets beyond visual line-of-sight, and conduct real-time weapon effectiveness assessment. RESILIENT AND BATTLE-TESTED Combat-proven on the battlefield by NATO forces. Due to its extremely small size and light weight, the UAV is regarded by several Military Aviation Authorities to expose minimal risk to other aircraft or personnel on the ground, and as such simplifies the required certification process and minimizes the need for airspace clearance to operate. This allows the user to launch a UAV immediately and operate with maximum freedom of operation. Different national rules and regulations may apply. FLIR UAS has gained approval from the US Federal Aviation Authorities to operate the Black Hornet without restrictions in CONUS (limitations apply in areas close to airports).

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Black Hornet VRS-2

Black Hornet 3 Specifications AMERICAS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS FLIR Systems Inc. 27700 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville OR 97070 +1 877.773.3547 Washington DC 2800 Crystal Drive Suite 330 Arlington, VA 22202 PH: +1.703.416.6666 MIDDLE EAST For More Information contact [email protected] FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems AS Nye Vakas vei 56 NO-1395 Hvalstad Norway PH: +47 66 77 9100 FLIR Systems AB Antennvagen 6, PO Box 737 SE-187 66 Taby Sweden PH: +46 (0)8 753 25 00 FLIR Systems B.V. - Abu Dhabi Wadi Al Fey St. Building 60, Office # 302 New Ministries Exit / Khalifa Park Area Abu Dhabi, U.A.E....

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