Hornet XR
Product descripton: Hornet XR by Granta Autonomy
The Hornet XR is a lightweight, fully autonomous UAV designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Silent in flight and compact in design, it can operate for up to 3 hours over distances reaching 160 km. Hand-launched and pre-programmed for autonomous missions, it performs reliably even in GNSS-denied or radio-silent environments. The aircraft uses a deep-stall method for precise landings in confined areas, and its modular construction allows easy transport in a vehicle. Equipped with advanced day and thermal cameras, including x20 optical zoom, the Hornet XR delivers high-quality imagery from distances of several kilometers while remaining nearly invisible in the air.
Key Features
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Fully autonomous mission execution
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Silent, low-visibility flight for covert operations
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Hand-launched, no supporting equipment required
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Deep-stall auto-landing for confined areas
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Modular, portable design fits in a car trunk
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Operates in GNSS-denied or radio-silent environments
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Day and thermal cameras with x20 optical zoom for high-quality ISR
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Type | Fully autonomous ISTAR UAV |
| Wingspan | 1.6 m |
| Length | 0.84 m |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Cruise Speed | 16 m/s |
| Maximum Speed | 25 m/s |
| Flight Endurance | Up to 3 hours |
| Total Range | Up to 160 km |
| Control Range | Up to 30 km (standard), 45 km (LRTA) |
| Launch Method | Hand-launched |
| Landing Method | Deep-stall, autonomous |
| Cameras | Day camera, Thermal camera |
| Camera Zoom | x20 optical |
| Portability | Modular, fits in car trunk |