Black Hornet
The Black Hornet is a palm-sized nano drone designed for personal reconnaissance, delivering real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in military and tactical operations. Weighing under 70 grams, it features high-resolution electro-optical and thermal cameras for day/night imaging, advanced GNSS-free navigation for indoor and GPS-denied environments, and collision avoidance for safe flight. With over 30 minutes of flight time, a range exceeding 2 km, and stealthy low acoustic signature around 20 dB, it supports autonomous waypoint missions, manual control, and rapid deployment in under 30 seconds. Ruggedized for winds up to 46 km/h and rain, it equips soldiers with covert situational awareness, obstacle detection, and dynamic mission adjustments, enhancing operational safety and efficiency in complex terrains.
Robot Specifications
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Dimensions
255 mm (Length); 190 mm (Rotor Diameter); ~25 x 25 mm (Fuselage thickness)
Weight
0.070 kg (Drone only); 1.3 kg (Total system weight with controller/belt pouch)
Speed
21 km/h
Runtime
30 minutes
Charging Time
25 minutes
Battery Pack
High-energy density nano-battery (Capacity proprietary; optimized for >30 min flight)
Digital data link, Android-based tablet
Handheld terminal with video display, joystick controls, touchscreen tablet
Battery Life
300-500 charge cycles (Standard for high-density nano-battery packs)
Teledyne FLIR ground control tablet
None
Available Countries
USA,UK,Germany,Austria,Norway,worldwide military export
Mission planning, live video feed, waypoint tasks, image storage
Available Colours
Black, military gray
Warranty Info
1-year limited warranty
Camera Resolution
12 MP daytime, 650x512 thermal
12MP EO Main Camera, 640x512 Thermal Imager, 3x Navigation Cameras (for VIO/Obstacle Avoidance), Dual IMUs, Barometer, LED Illuminator
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Q1. What is Black Hornet, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Black Hornet is a nano-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Teledyne FLIR for military reconnaissance. According to the manufacturer, it addresses situational awareness challenges in contested, GPS-denied, and urban environments by providing covert intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Black Hornet?
The system offers electro-optical and thermal imaging, GNSS-free navigation for indoor use, and operation in wind and light rain. Teledyne FLIR states it supports manual and autonomous flight modes, with video transmission to operators via encrypted data links.
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