Cetus Photo Lite UAV

NATO Class I (b) Mini UAV
 – Tactical ISTAR Platform (Hand Launched)

Product descripton: Cetus Photo Lite UAV by ABRIS DG

Cetus Photo Lite is a lightweight tactical ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) unmanned aerial system designed for high mobility and rapid mission execution. Built as a hand-launched fixed-wing UAV, it provides flexible deployment without the need for external launch infrastructure.

The platform is optimized for fast reaction reconnaissance missions, enabling operators to conduct aerial intelligence gathering within minutes of arrival on site. With a small crew requirement of 1–2 personnel, it is suitable for mobile, distributed, and time-sensitive operations.

Cetus Photo Lite maintains secure and resilient communications in electronically contested environments while delivering high-resolution imagery for real-time intelligence generation through the IRIZI Mission Management System.

Technical specifications

Key Features

  • NATO Class I(b) Mini ISTAR UAV
  • Hand-launched fixed-wing platform
  • Operational radius up to 40 km
  • Endurance up to 2.5 hours
  • Maximum flight distance up to 140 km
  • Crew requirement: 1–2 operators
  • Rapid deployment (10–15 minutes readiness time)
  • Secure anti-jamming GNSS and telemetry systems
  • AI-assisted aerial analysis via IRIZI system
  • Low-noise signature for reduced detectability
  • Designed for GNSS-denied and EW-contested environments

Operational Capabilities

Rapid Tactical Reconnaissance

Cetus Photo Lite is designed for fast deployment in time-critical missions, allowing immediate aerial intelligence collection with minimal setup time.

Secure & Resilient Data Transmission

The UAV integrates anti-jamming GNSS and secure communication channels to ensure stable data transfer even in contested electronic environments.

AI-Powered Intelligence Processing

Integrated with the IRIZI Mission Management System, the platform supports automated detection, recognition, and identification of objects of interest from aerial imagery.

Low-Visibility Operations

Reduced acoustic signature enhances survivability and allows discreet operations in sensitive or hostile environments.

Payload & Sensor Suite

  • SONY LR1 EO camera system
  • 61 MP full-frame E-mount sensor
  • Clear Image Zoom up to 2x
  • Resolution: 9504 × 6336 px
  • Focal length equivalent: 21–70 mm
  • Ground sampling distance (GSD): 1–10 cm
  • Gimbal-stabilized imaging payload

Technical Specifications

Parameter Cetus Photo Lite
Platform Type NATO Class I(b) Mini ISTAR UAV
Mission Type Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance / ISR
Launch Method Hand-launched
Operational Radius Up to 40 km
Maximum Flight Distance Up to 140 km
Endurance Up to 2.5 hours
Maximum Takeoff Weight 9 kg
Crew 1–2 operators
Payload SONY LR1 EO camera system
Imaging Resolution 9504 × 6336 px
Optical System 21–70 mm equivalent focal range
Zoom Clear Image Zoom up to 2x
GSD 1–10 cm
Navigation GNSS with anti-jamming capability
Communications Secure telemetry with EW resilience
Deployment Time 10–15 minutes
Operating Environment GNSS-denied and EW-contested capable
Ground Control IRIZI Mission Management System workstation

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