AeroVironment’s New Mantis i45 N Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Advanced ISR for Nighttime Operations
17 November 2021 - 1:10AM
Business Wire
- Mantis i45 N provides maximum visibility during low-light or
nighttime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
operations
- All-environment rated payload maintains similar footprint to
battle proven Mantis i45, for fast in-field change-out of payloads
between day and night operations
- No software updates required to Puma UAS avionics or ground
control stations for legacy system compatibility
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in
intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced the
Mantis™ i45 N, a multi-sensor nighttime imaging payload compatible
with Puma™ 2 AE, Puma™ 3 AE and Puma™ LE small unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS). Lightweight (905 g) and compact, the new Mantis i45
N joins AeroVironment’s expansive Mantis product line of
micro-gimbals delivering high-quality video and imagery downlink to
UAS operators.
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AeroVironment’s Mantis i45 N provides
maximum visibility during low-light or nighttime intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. (Image:
AeroVironment, Inc.)
Mantis i45 N is a dual-axis, gyro-stabilized, multi-sensor
nighttime imaging payload designed for maximum visibility during
low-light or nighttime intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The next-generation imaging system
features improved long-wave IR (LWIR) thermal cameras with
narrow-angle 32 mm and wide-angle 9.2 mm IR with 7.6x electronic
zoom, allowing operators to capture high-resolution video at
extended range. Designed for both superior night and low-light
performance, the new imaging system also includes an upgraded
5-megapixel monochrome low-light camera sensor and high-powered 860
nm laser illuminator. Through its advanced suite of sensors, the
Mantis i45 N payload allows Puma UAS operators to extend aircraft
standoff distance for covert operations.
“Today’s battlefield is dynamic and UAS operators increasingly
rely on multiple payloads to successfully complete their missions,”
said Charles Dean, AeroVironment vice president for global business
development and sales of UAS. “The new Mantis i45 N is a game
changer during low-light or nighttime ISR operations, delivering
increased situational awareness and advanced threat detection in
any environment.”
Built on the trusted and battlefield proven Mantis i45, the
enhanced night variant Mantis i45 N maintains the same housing
form-factor, allowing for a quick and simple change-out of payloads
between day and night operations. Plug and play operational, no
software updates are required for Puma UAS avionics or ground
control stations for legacy system compatibility. Mantis i45 N is
also natively compatible with AeroVironment’s Crysalis™ next
generation ground control solution. To learn more, visit:
https://www.avinc.com/uas/payloads.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at
the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and
connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can
Proceed with Certainty. Headquartered in Virginia,
AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain
robotic systems and serves defense, government and commercial
customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.
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