BLACK WIDOW ™
MADE IN THE USA
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 and purposefully engineered to protect those in harm’s way.
The Future of Short Range Reconnaissance
With a modular architecture, the Black Widow™ enables swift adaptation to mission requirements, including short-range reconnaissance with selectable integrated AI software capabilities. The system is purpose-built for defense and security, manufactured in the USA, and designed to increase survivability for those in harm’s way.
PortableField-RepairableRecoverablePAYLOAD
HIGH-RESOLUTION E O / I R IMAGERY FROM INTEGRATED
HADRON 640R+ BY TELEDYNE FLIR
BLACK WIDOW DAY IMAGE
BLACK WIDOW NIGHT IMAGE
CAPABILITIES
FEATURES & OPTIONS
› Doodle Hex-Band Radio with frequency-stepping for EW Resilience
› Integrated FLIR Prism AI software stack
› Optional Reveal Farsight 3D Mapping Software
› Target identification, tracking and classification software
› Forward-looking obstacle avoidance
› Modular Arms and Primary / Secondary Payloads
› Visual Navigation capability for GPS-denied environments
› High-processing power with Qualcomm RB5 Chip for A. I. Capabilities
› Stealth Mode (including Mission Execution with Radios Off)
› Quiet Acoustic Signature
› Optional Aided Target Recognition Software by Sightline Intelligence (Athena AI)
› Rucksack-Portable and Field-Repairable
SPECIFICATIONS
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AIRCRAFT
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Weight: 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg)
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Flight Time: *45+ minutes
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Speed: 13 m/s (29 mph)
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Range: 5 miles (8 km)
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REMOTE ID -
Remote ID: Optional
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GPS MODULE -
Options: Civilian GNSS, M/Y-Code, & Dual Band L1/L2
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SENSOR
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System: EO / IR Hadron 640R+
w/ Mechanical Stabilization & EIS -
EO Sensor: 64 MP, 67-degree HFOV
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EO Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps
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IR Sensor: Boson+ 640 Radiometric, 32-degree HFOV
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PROCESSOR -
Type: Qualcomm RB5
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GPU: Adreno 650
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CPU: Eight (8) Kryo 585 Cores
*standard atmospheric pressure
Missions
Ground Control Station COMPATIBILITY
Warfighter Electronic Bridge (WEB™)
WEB ™ is uniquely designed to command and control the ARACHNID™ Family of Systems for defense and security operations. WEB™ comes standard with a NettWarrior interface and can be configured and function as a stand-alone Universal GCS for multi-domain platforms.
Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)
In development with Booz Allen Hamilton, Red Cat has implemented an, ”industry-first”, UAS Tool interface, through ATAK, that provides seamless integration and mission-management capabilities, enhancing efficiency, cognitive load, and situational awareness.
