AeroVironment, Developer of the Nano Hummingbird, Unveils Snipe™, A New, Stealthy Nano Quadrotor UAS
May 09 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Launched from the palm of a hand,
Snipe™ is worn on operators’ clothing so it can spring into
action immediately – first 20 systems delivered in April
- Difficult to detect, Snipe provides
close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
(ISR)
- Simple to use and requires no assembly;
operates in challenging and rugged environmental conditions
- Builds on breakthrough robotic Nano
Hummingbird developed by AeroVironment for DARPA
AUVSI XPONENTIAL – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:
AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both
military and commercial applications, today officially unveiled the
new Snipe Nano Quad, a miniature (“Class 0”) and field-rugged
unmanned aircraft system designed to support close-range
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The first
U.S. government customer delivery of 20 Snipe systems took place in
April.
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AeroVironment’s tiny new Snipe drone can
be worn on an operator’s uniform for quick access and launched from
the palm of their hand. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Snipe’s tiny size belies its impressive capabilities,” said
Kirk Flittie, AeroVironment vice president and general manager of
its Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment. “It is quick,
quiet, fast, durable and packed with advanced features critical to
helping our customers succeed in close-range missions.”
“Snipe enables operators to spring into action quickly,” Flittie
said. “No assembly is required for the five-ounce (140-gram)
nano-UAS, which is designed to be worn by its operator so it can be
deployed in less than a minute.”
Equipped with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR),
low-light-capable and long-wave infrared (LWIR) sensors in an
integrated tilt mechanism, Snipe can relay high-resolution images
and record real-time video both day and night. In addition, Snipe’s
integrated UHF radio provides for excellent non-line-of-sight
operation. The software-defined radio (SDR) allows Snipe to be sold
commercially.
With its quiet electric motors, flight speeds exceeding 20 mph
and more than one-kilometer range, Snipe is difficult to detect in
operating environments with even minimal ambient noise. Its
rechargeable batteries power approximately 15 minutes of flight
time. Despite its small size, the durable nano-UAS is capable of
operating under challenging environmental conditions – including
winds of 15+ mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
“While Snipe’s stealthiness makes it ideally suited for military
applications, it’s an invaluable asset for anyone needing a ‘Class
0’ UAS to support their missions,” Flittie said.
Snipe is controlled using an intuitive app on a standard,
ruggedized (MIL-STD 810) touch screen controller with intuitive
user interface and automated operation for ease of use. Other
critical functions include Snipe’s ability to return to its
operator automatically if it loses its radio link.
Snipe benefits from advances in nano unmanned technology
achieved by the company in its development of the internationally
recognized Nano Hummingbird. “The Nano Hummingbird, the world’s
first unmanned aircraft capable of propulsion and control using two
flapping wings, is an example of how our breakthrough innovation
has spawned a valuable new capability in Snipe that now will help
our customers proceed with certainty,” added Flittie.
AeroVironment’s Snipe Nano Quadrotor will be available to order
Fall 2017. Operator training requires four hours only.
About AeroVironment
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more
actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based
in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems, tactical missile systems and electric vehicle
charging and test systems, and serves militaries, government
agencies, businesses and consumers. For more information visit
www.avinc.com.
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