Blackstart UAV

Eyes in the sky when and where you need them

The Blackstart system is all about getting the right sensor to the right place at the right time. And with a maximum endurance of 90 minutes, you can keep it there for longer. You don’t need to be a pilot. Just tell the system what you want, and it will deliver. The onboard intelligent algorithms will get the vehicle where it needs to go, and point the sensor where you want to look (but you can steer the sensor if you want to).

Throw and go

Operating the Blackstart system couldn’t be easier. Prime the vehicle with a rechargeable battery, start it up, and throw it. Mission planning is via a simple point-and-click interface, and a full-motion video feed is available as soon as the vehicle boots up. The system requires no direct human piloting of the vehicle, from launch to landing.

Don’t stop when the going gets tough

The Blackstart’s rugged flying wing design, and tough construction, means that it is able to handle the roughest terrain.

Stay agile

The system’s small footprint makes it easy to move around, so you can operate close to the action without sacrificing other resources that you need at the scene.

Stay focussed

The Blackstart system has capacity for a range of sensors, including optical and IR cameras. Talk to us about your sensing needs, and we can recommend a solution.

Adapt

The Blackstart UAV is scalable — that means it can be adapted to your payload requirements. Talk to us about your requirements, and we can advise you on whether Blackstart could meet them.

Provisional Technical Specification

System

Blackstart vehicles	2
Ground Control Stations	1
Minimum number of operators	1
Vehicle case dimensions	1.14m x 0.64m x 0.42m
GCS case dimensions	0.62m x 0.49m x 0.22m
Datalink range	4 km

Vehicle

Maximum take-off weight	4.0 kg
Wing span	1.5m
Length	0.98 m
Height	0.35 m
Maximum endurance	90 mins
Current payload options	2 axis gimballed optical camera, PAL resolution