Avionics and System Architecture
Autopilot
Sensors
Computing
Networking
Power Management
Payload I/O
Highly integrated electronics package provides power conditioning, signal routing and network management throughout the entire aircraft.
- Cube Blue autopilot (made in USA)
- Avionics computer capable of running custom user applications
- Milspec 8 port gigabit managed Ethernet switch
- Communications over encrypted IP link
- High power 28V, 24V, and 12V power rails for customer payloads
- Integrated air data system
- Safety power interlock on the vertical and forward power systems
- Passed JIFX 20-1 Cyber Vulnerability Assessment
Intelligent Design & Safety Management
Capable of carrying various Trillium ISR payloads including
the HD55 and HD80 class sensors depending on requirements
- Onboard GPS/INS
- MISB Compliant H.264 video and KLV metadata
- Onboard stabilization and scene tracking processing
- Single ethernet connectivity
- Precision targeting options for best-in-class geolocation
Ground Support Equipment
The Ground Support Equipment facilitates efficient operations and includes:
- GCS – Ground Control Station
- NOB – Network Operations Box
- TAS – Ground Tracking Antenna System
- APS – Auxiliary Power Unit
- AFS – Aircraft Fueling System
Ground Control Station (GSC)
- Ruggedized and portable with active forced air cooling
- Powered from AC or DC
- Dual daylight readable monitors
- Windows compliant Intel processor and solid state drives
- Integrated 5 port gigabit switch
- HDMI out, Ethernet ports (x4), active and passive POE, and USB (x6)
Network Operating Box (NOB)
- Ruggedized and portable
- Hub for power and networking of multiple ground-based IP devices
- 10 port managed gigabit network switch with active and passive POE
- 6 TB 4-bay network storage device
- 1.5 KWhr uninterruptible power supply for additional ground support equipment
- 4 wireless headsets with integrated battery charger for operator communications
Ground Tracking Antenna System
Optimized to support the most advanced, most scalable, and most efficient Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) radio in the world built by Persistent Systems and power by WaveRelay® protocol.
Simple Tripod Interchangeable Systems:
- 30 dBi Long-Range parabolic tracking antenna with motion aware positioner for operations over 130km distant
- 12 dBi 120° Integrated Sector Antenna for simple directional operations out to 50km
- Wave Relay® MANET algorithm
- AES 256 Bit Encrypted
- 10 watts of transmit power
- Self Forming/Healing Mesh/Manet network
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Auxiliary Power
- Ruggedized and portable
- Provides DC power to the Cobalt UAS, Auxiliary Fueling System, Ground Control Station and Tracking Antenna for up to 4 hours
- Built in charger compatible with standard AC wall power
Battery Charging System
- Ruggedized and portable
- 4000W combo charger
- 4 charge channels
- Capable of balance charging both
Vertical Power Supply batteries simultaneously
Aircraft Fueling System (AFS)
- Ruggedized and portable
- Aircraft fueling and defueling
- 23-liter capacity
- Weather-proof tank, pump, quick connect fittings and filters
Rapid Customer Specific Modifications
Software
- Autopilot flight code development and modification
- Mission specific aircraft firmware/software
- Payload specific firmware/software
Hardware
- Advanced circuit design and PCB layout
- High speed signal routing
Payload Integration
- Mechanical interface and vibration isolation design
HD55 Configurations
HD55-VV
The HD55-VV is an EO/EO configuration with a 36x optical zoom visible camera and a long focal length spotter EO camera.
Weight: 1450g
Cameras:
720p 36x Global Shutter Visible Camera Picture-in-Picture Visible Camera
Visible FOV:
40.0° - 1.2°
Digital to 0.6°
Export: BIS Controlled
HD55-LV-CZ
The HD55-LV-CZ is an EO/IR configuration with a 10x optical zoom visible camera and a 5x optical zoom uncooled LWIR camera.
Weight: 1450g (est.)
Cameras:
720p Global Shutter Visible Camera
FLIR Boson 640 with 15-7524mm lens
Visible FOV:
54° - 4.9°
Digital to 2.5°
Thermal FOV:
29.0 - 5.9°
Digital to 3.0°
Export: BIS Controlled
HD55-LV-CZ-33X
The HD55-LV-CZ-33X is an EO/IR configuration with a 33x optical zoom visible camera and a 5x optical zoom uncooled LWIR camera.
Weight: 1450g
Cameras:
720p Global Shutter Visible Camera
FLIR Boson 640 with 15-75mm lens
Visible FOV:
51.7° - 1.7°
Digital to 0.8°
Thermal FOV:
29.0° - 5.9°
Digital to 3.0°
Export: BIS Controlled
HD55-MV
The HD55-MV is an EO/IR configuration with a 3.5x optical zoom visible camera and a 10x optical zoom cooled MWIR camera.
Weight: 1780g
Cameras:
720p Rolling Shutter Visible Camera
Cooled MWIR with 25-250mm lens
Visible FOV:
13.7° - 4.6°
Digital to 1.7°
Thermal FOV:
22° - 2.2°
Digital to 1.1°
Export: ITAR Controlled
HD80 Configurations
HD80-VV-510
The HD80-VV-510 is an EO only configuration with a 30x optical zoom visible camera and a long focal length spotter EO camera.
Weight: 4.27kg
Cameras:
720p Global Shutter Visible Camera
720p Global Shutter Visible Camera
Visible FOV:
51.3° - 1.7°
Digital to 0.8°
Export: BIS Controlled
HD80-LV-CZ
The HD80-LV-CZ is an EO/IR configuration with a 30x optical zoom visible camera and a 5x optical zoom uncooled LWIR camera.
Weight: 3.85kg
Cameras:
720p Rolling Shutter Visible Camera
FLIR Boson 640 with 15-75mm lens
Visible FOV:
51.3° - 1.7°
Digital to 1.8°
Thermal FOV:
29.0° - 5.9°
Digital to 2.9°
Export: BIS Controlled
HD80-MV
The HD80-MV is an EO/IR configuration with a 30x optical zoom visible camera and a 15x optical zoom cooled MWIR camera.
Weight: 4.55g
Cameras:
720p Global Shutter Visible Camera
Cooled MWIR with 25-375mm lens
Visible FOV:
51.3° - 1.7°
Digital to 0.8°
Thermal FOV:
21.7° - 1.5°
Digital to 0.75°
Export: ITAR Controlled
HD80-MV-600
The HD80-MV-600 is an EO/IR configuration with a 10x optical zoom visible camera and a 10x optical zoom cooled LWIR camera.
Weight: 4.25g
Cameras:
720p Rolling Shutter Visible Camera
Cooled MWIR with 30-600mm lens
Visible FOV:
54° - 14.9°
Digital to 1.8°
Thermal FOV:
18.2° - 4.9°
Digital to 3.0°
Export: ITAR Controlled
Aircraft Specifications
| Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) | 50 kg |
| Wingspan | 4.72 m |
| Length | 2.6 m |
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Vertical Power Battery | 2x51.8V, 5.45Ah LiPo (in-flight recharge) |
| Avionics Battery | 25.9V, 3.25Ah LiPo (in-flight recharge) |
| Nominal Payload Capacity | 7.7 kg |
| Payload Interface | 12V, 90W and 24V, 250W, Serial, I2C, CAN, Ethernet |
| Safety Pilot Tx C2 Range | 24 km (900 MHz) 150+ km (L-Band or S-Band) |
| Aircraft Telemetry Tx Range | 150+ km (L-Band or S-Band) Unrestricted (4g/LTE or Iridium) |
| Transponder | Mode S ADS-B |
| Launch & Recovery | Vertical Takeoff, requires 8 m x 8 m space |
| Navigation | GPS / RTK GPS / INS with optional Barometer and Laser |
| Mission Altitude | 122 – 4,572 m (400 – 15,000 ft) |
| Mission Endurance | 10 hrs fixed wing flight |
| Cruise Airspeed | 23 m/s (45 kts) |
| Cruise Airspeed | 23 m/s (45 kts) |
| Maximum Airspeed | 33.4 m/s (65 kts) |
| Maximum Climb/Descend Rate | 2 m/s |
| Headwind Limitation | 12.8 m/s |
| Crosswind Limitation | 10.2 m/s |
| Turbulence Rating | Moderate |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +49°C |
| Transponder | Mode S ADS-B |
| Shipping Container Size | 0.8 x 0.9 x 3m @ 136 kg |
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