Overview
Recon is a ruggedized tactical short-range reconnaissance drone built for operators who need to deploy, fly, and recover in under three minutes from a one-man backpack. NDAA-compliant electronics throughout. Encrypted data link. Designed in collaboration with US-based public-safety end-users.
Mission Profile
- SOF and federal tactical reconnaissance
- SWAT / hostage rescue overwatch
- Border patrol mounted operations
- VIP and dignitary protection advance teams
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff weight | 1.4 kg |
| Folded dimensions | 230 × 130 × 90 mm |
| Diagonal wheelbase | 410 mm |
| Max flight time | 52 minutes |
| Max horizontal speed | 26 m/s |
| Max wind resistance | Level 7 (17.1 m/s) |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m MSL |
| Operating temp | -25 °C to 55 °C |
| Ingress rating | IP54 |
| Deployment time | ≤90 seconds case-to-airborne |
Camera & Sensors
- Garudeus EO/IR Gimbal — Tactical edition
- EO: 1/1.3” 48 MP CMOS, 4K/60fps, 56× hybrid zoom
- IR: FLIR Boson+ 640×512 radiometric, 19mm narrow-FOV lens
- Laser pointer (eye-safe IR, 850nm/940nm switchable)
- Laser rangefinder (1,500m)
- Low-light “Starlight” mode (≤0.0001 lux)
Propulsion
- Brushless 3008 motors, 920 KV, US-wound
- 35A automotive-grade ESCs, US-assembled
- 9.5” low-noise carbon folding propellers (whisper-quiet tuning)
Flight Controller & Avionics
- Garudeus Atlas-Tac — dual STM32H753 voted, US-assembled
- Triple-redundant IMU
- Multi-band GNSS + SAASM-ready
- AeroLink OS-Defense — offline / GPS-denied operation, visual-inertial odometry
- Onboard data encryption (AES-256, FIPS 140-2 module path)
Communications
- Garudeus AeroLink Defense — encrypted AES-256, FHSS
- Tri-band (2.4 / 5.2 / 5.8 GHz) + 1.4 GHz long-range option (where licensed)
- 18 km range (FCC), 25 km with Garudeus Relay
- Low-probability-of-detection mode (LPI/LPD)
Compliance & Certifications
- NDAA Section 848 compliant supply chain
- Blue UAS Cleared listing in progress
- FAA Remote ID compliant; broadcast-disable available to qualified gov users
- AES-256 encrypted link and storage
- Designed and assembled in Moreno Valley, California
Operating Envelope
Day / night / GPS-denied. IP54. -25 °C to +55 °C. Acoustic signature ≤55 dB at 50m (whisper props installed). Auto-RTH with last-known-position dead reckoning.
What’s in the Box
- Recon aircraft (folded)
- Garudeus RC-Tac handheld controller, 7” sunlight-readable display
- 2× TB55 Tactical Smart Batteries (5,935 mAh)
- Tactical assault pack (MOLLE-compatible)
- 3× pairs propellers (standard + whisper set)
- AC and 12-28V DC field chargers
- Garudeus Mission Planner — Tactical edition
Available Accessories
- Whisper-prop kit: included; extra set $129
- Drop / sample-collection payload: $899
- Garudeus Relay mesh node: $4,999
- SAASM GPS module: contact gov sales
- FIPS 140-2 crypto module upgrade: contact gov sales