Black Widow Multirotor UAS
Product descripton: Black Widow Multirotor UAS by Red Cat Holdings
The Black Widow™ Short Range Reconnaissance drone is a U.S.-manufactured, dual-use system delivering critical ISR for defense and security. Built with a modular, field-repairable architecture, it is purposefully engineered to protect personnel in harm’s way while offering low-cost, portable, and recoverable deployment.
The Future of Short Range Reconnaissance
With its modular architecture, the Black Widow™ enables swift adaptation to mission requirements, including short-range reconnaissance with selectable integrated AI software capabilities. It is designed for survivability, flexibility, and operational effectiveness in defense and security missions.
Key Features & Options
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Doodle Hex-Band Radio with frequency-stepping for EW resilience
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Integrated FLIR Prism AI software stack
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Optional Reveal Farsight 3D mapping software
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Target identification, tracking, and classification software
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Forward-looking obstacle avoidance
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Modular arms and primary/secondary payloads
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Visual-odometry with future Visual Navigation capability
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High-processing power with Qualcomm RB5 chip for AI capabilities
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Stealth mode (mission execution with radios off)
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Quiet acoustic signature
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Optional Aided Target Recognition software by Sightline Intelligence (Athena AI)
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Rucksack-portable and field-repairable
Payload
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High-resolution EO/IR imagery from integrated Hadron 640R+ by Teledyne FLIR
Technical specifications
| Category | Specification |
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| Aircraft Weight | 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg) |
| Flight Time | 45+ minutes* |
| Speed | 13 m/s (29 mph) |
| Range | 5 miles (8 km) |
| Remote ID | Optional |
| GPS Module | Civilian GNSS, M/Y-Code, Dual Band L1/L2 |
| Sensor System | EO / IR Hadron 640R+ w/ Mechanical Stabilization & EIS |
| EO Sensor | 64 MP, 67° HFOV |
| EO Video Recording | 4K at 30 fps |
| IR Sensor | Boson+ 640 Radiometric, 32° HFOV |
| Processor | Qualcomm RB5 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| CPU | Eight (8) Kryo 585 Cores |