Seeker
Compact quadcopter
The ModalAI Seeker is a compact quadcopter designed for low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and autonomous operations in confined spaces.
Mission Profile
The Seeker is engineered to fulfill critical ISR roles where traditional larger drones are impractical due to space constraints or power limitations. Its low-SWaP design makes it highly portable and suitable for rapid deployment, enabling operators to gain immediate situational awareness in complex or inaccessible environments. This platform is particularly valuable for missions requiring minimal logistical footprint and extended operational periods without frequent battery changes.
A core capability of the Seeker is its advanced autonomy, specifically tailored for navigation within confined and GPS-denied environments. This allows it to operate effectively inside buildings, tunnels, urban canyons, and other intricate structures for reconnaissance, inspection, and mapping. Its small form factor and sophisticated onboard processing enable it to perform complex maneuvers and maintain stable flight in challenging conditions, providing critical data for tactical decision-making or infrastructure assessment.
Key Features
- ▸Compact quadcopter design for portability and agility.
- ▸Optimized for low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) applications.
- ▸Advanced autonomous navigation, particularly in confined spaces.
- ▸Capable of operating in GPS-denied environments.
- ▸Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
- ▸Utilizes ModalAI's flight control and perception technology for robust performance.
Specifications
- ceiling
- Not publicly disclosed
- configuration
- Quadcopter
- endurance
- Up to 30 minutes
- mtow
- Not publicly disclosed
- payload
- Up to 300g
- propulsion
- Electric, 4 rotors
- range
- Up to 2 km
- speed
- Up to 10 m/s
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
ModalAI develops US-manufactured perception and communications systems for robots and drones. Its VOXL family of compute-and-autopilot modules is part of the DoD's Blue UAS Framework, used by independent builders and major manufacturers to deliver smaller, smarter, safer aircraft.