Nighthawk Brochure

0286-EX-PL-2014 Text Documents

Applied Research Associates, Inc

2014-04-02ELS_147650

                                                              Nighthawk
                                                          Aerial Surveillance Simplified


The 4th generation Nighthawk is a hand or
tube launched Micro UAV that uses GPS
and built-in autopilot to provide situational
awareness in almost any environment.
The 1.9 lb. Nighthawk delivers a range of
more than 10km and flight time of more
than 60 minutes.
Nighthawk carries forward and side looking EO
cameras and can carry a side looking thermal
imager in a removable pod providing real-time
situational awareness and targeting information to
the operator. Nighthawk rolls and stores into a 6”
tube with no assembly required prior to use.          Man-packable and deploys fast   A tube launch system delivers
                                                                                      automatic “fly to cue”
“Point & click” waypoint navigation makes operation
extremely user friendly.
Gain aerial “eyes on” with Nighthawk in these
environs:
  •   Military Bases
  •   Detention Centers
  •   Nuclear Facilities
  •   Government Installations
  •   Border Regions
  •   Industrial Farms
  •   Roadless Terrain



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6" tube with no assembly required
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                                    forcepro@ara.com | 800.639.6315 | www.ara.com


             Nighthawk                                           Product Specifications

WHY NIGHTHAWK?
The mobile and affordable option for aerial reconnaissance, the Nighthawk is a
force multiplier that is well suited to solve a variety of battlefield and fixed site
security challenges. Able to integrate with existing security systems and with
added capabilities like automatic tube launching from vehicles or fixed installations,
Nighthawk offers a more complete security solution than typical small airborne
systems with unequaled ease of use.
                                                                                               10+ km range

OPTIONS
Depending on your application you may choose to purchase more than one plane, our
COTS laptop computer system, assault pack, or durable waterproof pelican case for
transport. Remote video terminal, thermal imaging and various spare and repair kits
are also available.


DIMENSIONS
1.9 pounds
26” wingspan


PERFORMANCE
60 +/- minutes of runtime
10+ kilometer range                                                                      Quickly from tube storage to flight
25-40 mph cruising speed
11,000 foot operating ceiling
Built-in failsale modes
Lithium polymer battery
Electro-optical camera and thermal imager


REVIEWS
“Nighthawk performed the best at the Micro-UAS trial at URBEX..” – MAJOR MATT
MOORE, ROYAL ARTILLERY VIA SHEPHARD NEWS



DEPLOYMENTS
Hundreds of TACMAV (2nd generation Nighthawk) systems deployed in combat.                Autopilot or assisted flight modes




                                 forcepro@ara.com | 800.639.6315 | www.ara.com



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Document Modified: 2013-10-11 17:34:52

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