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Trace UAS

NDAA-compliant nano_UAS compactly built for reconnaissance tasks.

Product descripton: Trace UAS by Vantage Robotics

Trace is a compact, professional-grade nano UAV engineered to deliver the situational awareness and sensing performance of much larger systems in a truly pocket-sized form. Designed and manufactured in the United States, it provides field operators with a trusted, secure, and affordable aerial platform for surveillance, overwatch, and rapid data dissemination in complex operational environments.

Despite its ultra-lightweight footprint, Trace integrates high-end sensing capabilities, combining a stabilized 48MP electro-optical camera with a thermal imager to support day, night, and low-visibility operations. Exceptional flight efficiency enables extended endurance, while its extremely low acoustic and visual signature allows the aircraft to operate discreetly, remaining effectively unseen and unheard at close range.

Built for reliability in real-world conditions, Trace supports both indoor and outdoor missions, maintaining precise control in GPS-denied environments through advanced visual positioning and scene illumination. A comprehensive obstacle-avoidance system ensures safe navigation in confined or cluttered spaces, and its ruggedized design withstands strong winds and challenging weather.

Security and trust are foundational to the platform. Trace is fully NDAA compliant, protected by AES-256 encryption, and designed for sensitive tactical ISR missions where data integrity and operational discretion are critical. Lightweight, resilient, and highly capable, Trace delivers professional-grade performance wherever rapid, covert aerial awareness is required.

Technical specifications

Camera & Gimbal

Parameter Specification
EO Camera 48 MP
Thermal Camera 320 × 240 IR (uncooled VOx)
Thermal Alternative 640 × 480 (optional)
Stabilization 2-axis stabilized gimbal
Gimbal Pitch Range -90° to +70°
Lens f/1.8
Zoom 25× digital (67° – 2.7° HFOV)
Video Formats 1080p / 4K MPEG-4
Still Images 8000 × 6000 px
Thermal FOV 24°

Flight Performance

Parameter Specification
Flight Time 30 min standard / up to 40 min
Top Speed 52 kph (32 mph)
Wind Resistance Up to 25 knots
Operational Altitude Indoor / Outdoor
Temperature Range -20°C to +45°C
Noise Signature <34 dBA at 30 m (90 ft)
Visibility Not visible at 10 m (30 ft) against terrain
Ingress Protection IP53

Navigation & Autonomy

Feature Capability
Obstacle Avoidance 360°
GPS-Denied Operation Visual position control with scene illumination
GPS Multi-constellation
Autonomous Missions Supported
Launch Methods Hand or ground launch
Special Capability Perch-and-stare

Aircraft Characteristics

Parameter Specification
Takeoff Weight 161 – 178 g
Wind Operation Up to 25 knots
Launch Type Hand / Ground
Indoor Collision Prevention Yes

Communications & Control

Parameter Specification
LOS Range Up to 6 km
NLOS Range 500 m (30 dBi attenuation)
Frequency Bands 1.6 – 2.5 GHz
Link Reliability Automatic channel hopping
Protocols MAVLink, RAS-A
Software Compatibility QGC, ATAK, WMI, DroneSense, RAC2
GCS Compatibility Vantage Vision2, Kutta KTAC, S20 TE, Tomahawk Mimic / Grip

Security & Compliance

Feature Specification
Encryption AES-256 (comms & data storage)
Secure Boot Yes
Remote Data Connection None
Compliance NDAA, DoD Blue UAS Cleared
Origin Designed, sourced, and built in the USA
Remote ID Optional

Portability & Deployment

Parameter Specification
Deployment Time ~30 seconds
Arm Design Folding arms
Field Case IP68
Case Durability 90 kg crush, 1 m drop
Tactical Config Weight 1700 g
Tactical Config Volume 1000 cm³
Controller Vision2

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