AIRBORNE PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE
SYSTEM (PRS) FOR DISMOUNTED SOLDIERS
Black Hornet PRS
®
The FLIR Black Hornet PRS equips the non-specialist dismounted
soldier with immediate covert situational awareness (SA). Game
changing EO and IR technology bridges the gap between aerial and
ground-based sensors, with the same SA as a larger UAV and threat
location capabilities of UGVs. Extremely light, nearly silent, and with
a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized
Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still images back to
the operator.
With a less-than 33-gram UAV, GCS with integral UAV containers,
Black Hornet PRS is compact and requires minimal training. An
upgraded GCS features removable mission data SD cards, increased
processing capability, improved user interface, robust chargers, and
enhanced vision-based navigation. Imagery is transmitted through
encrypted data link with ranges up to 2 km to safely engage targets
beyond visual line-of-sight. The world’s smallest and lightest, the
proven Black Hornet PRS provides dismounted soldiers autonomous,
mission-critical SA.
F E AT U R E S A P P L I C AT I O N S
SQUAD-LEVEL IMMEDIATE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IMMEDIATE ISR
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
At 1.3 kg and small enough for a dismounted soldier to carry on a utility belt, Black
Hornet PRS deploys easily, with minimal training required.
BEYOND LINE-OF-SIGHT RECONNAISSANCE
COVERT AIRBORNE SENSOR
Extremely low visual and audible signatures allow covert operation and increased FORCE PROTECTION
security for dismounted soldiers. It can operate almost anywhere any time without
prior airspace coordination.*
BEYOND VISUAL LINE-OF-SIGHT CAPABILITY
Expand visual range in complex and urban environments. Rapidly engage targets
beyond visual line-of-sight, and Conduct post strike assessment.
RESILIENT AND BATTLE-TESTED *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
Combat-proven on the battlefield by NATO forces, Black Hornet PRS is wind the required certification process and minimizes the need for airspace clearance to operate. This
tolerant up to gusts of 20 knots (10 m/s) and multi-mission capable with ground 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
speeds up to 6 m/s Aviation Authorities to operate the Black Hornet without restrictions in CONUS (limitations apply in
areas close to airports).
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Item Specification
Rotor diameter 123 mm (4.8 in)
Total length 168 mm (6.6 in)
Weight < 33 grams (1.16 oz)
Signature
Visual detection Best in class, details upon request
Audio Best in class, details upon request
Payload
Replaceable Yes
Day Imager 2 EO Cameras
Night Imager Fused thermal and EO with user selectable LED light
Performance
Endurance Up to 25 minutes
Max. speed 6 m/sec ground speed (~20 ft/sec)
Environment
Temperature -10°C to +43°C
Wind 15 knots/gust 20 knots
Precipitation 2.5 mm (.1 in)//hr (Light rain)
Data Link
Frequency Details on request
Radio Range 2 km (1.24 mi)
Encrypted, dynamic power, frequency hopping, beyond line-of-
Performance
sight
Resolution
EO Video 640x480
EO Snapshot 1600x1200
Thermal Imaging Video 160x120
Thermal Imaging Snapshot 160x120
Flight modes Auto and Manual Hover & Stare
Route and user selectable waypoint actions
Automatic return
Lost link
Navigation GNSS navigation
Vision Base Navigation for GPS-denied and indoor operation
(upgrade option)
Embedded Vector and Raster maps (upgrade option)
Mission Data AES 256 encrypted Video, Snapshots, and Metadata
Removeable 64 Gb SD-card for mission data AES 256
STANAG 4609 and Cursor on Target (COT) compliant
ATAK Compatible
Can be integrated with selected BMS
Launch Time 30-120 Seconds depending on launch mode
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