FLIR ION M440

Description

Rugged, agile, and ready to deploy rapidly, the FLIR ION M440 tactical quadcopter is purpose-built for short-range reconnaissance. The ION is rucksack portable and hand-launched. Built-in daytime and nighttime obstacle avoidance reduce cognitive load for operators in tight, obstructive environments. The ION can fly for 35 minutes, reaching a top speed of 23 mph (10.3 m/s).

The ION’s nimble flight capabilities pair with GPS-denied navigation. In GPS-denied or degraded environments, the ION can still maintain operation. The ION also utilizes accurate cursor-on-target, providing accurate coordinates for relay to the GCS. These battlefield capabilities combine improved situational awareness with intuitive operation to keep the warfighter safe and out of the line of fire in dangerous environments.

The ION M440 system is an NDAA-compliant drone designed and manufactured in the United States. The ION is pre-approved for government and military acquisition by the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue sUAS Program.

 

Features:

• Rapidly-deployable — Immediately soldier-deployable short-range reconnaissance VTOL system.
• Safer to Fly — Embedded sensors and advanced flight algorithms offer a continuous collision avoidance failsafe.
• Operable in GPS-denied Environments — Maintains operational and flight capabilities in GPS-denied or degraded environments.
• Open System Architecture — Features a high-powered discrete mission computer for advanced autonomous functions, is MAVLINK compliant, and interoperable with C-GCS, including TOGA.

 

Applications:

• Immediate ISR
• Situational Awareness
• Force Protection
• Beyond Line-of-Sight Reconnaissance
• Target Tracking

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Standard Features
  • Air Vehicle
  • Two Lithium-ion rechargeable smart batteries
  • Battery Charger
  • Softshell portable case
  • Pelican hard shipping case
  • Field repair kit
  • ION 440 H-GCS
• ION M440 H-GCS (ATAK Integrated)
  • Weight – with Payload: 3.99lbs (1.8kg)
    Dimensions – Folded: 11.1” x 5.7” x 4.9” (28.2cm x 14.5cm x 12.4cm)
    Dimensions – Unfolded: 22.5” x 22” x 4.9” (56.4cm x 56cm x 12.4cm)
• Payload
  • Wide EO Sensor: 12.0 MP EO Sensor with 3.37mm 82° FOV Lens
  • Narrow EO Sensor: 12.0 MP EO Sensor with 3.37mm 28° FOV Lens
  • IR Sensor: 320 x 256 px FLIR BOSON 320 with 6.3mm 34° FOV lens
  • EO Sensor Zoom: 4x optical, 10x digital
  • Time of Flight Sensor: Forward Collision Avoidance
• Performance
  • Endurance: 35 min (MSL: 100 ft, Ambient Temp: 4.5-37.7˚ C)
    Speed: 23 mph (10.3 m/s)
• Environment
  • Wind Tolerance: 20kts (10.3 m/s)
  • Precipitation: 0.25” per hour (0.64cm per hour)
  • Ambient Temperature Limit: -20˚C, +50˚ C
• Data Link
  • Frequency: 1800-1850 Mhz
  • Encryption: AES 256
  • Protocol: MAVLink
  • Range: 3 km
  • Radio: 1.8Ghz DDL