Black Hornet 4
Nano-UAV
The Black Hornet 4 is a nano-UAV manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, designed for personal, soldier-borne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Mission Profile
The Black Hornet 4 serves as a critical asset for dismounted soldiers, providing immediate, localized situational awareness in complex and contested environments. Its primary role is to extend the soldier's line of sight beyond obstacles and around corners, enabling rapid assessment of threats, terrain, and enemy positions without exposing personnel to undue risk. This capability is vital for small unit tactics, urban operations, and close-quarters combat.
Operating with a near-silent acoustic signature, the Black Hornet 4 is optimized for covert reconnaissance, allowing operators to gather vital intelligence undetected. It integrates seamlessly into existing soldier systems, providing real-time video and still imagery directly to the user's display. This enhances decision-making at the tactical edge, improving force protection and operational effectiveness by offering a persistent, overhead view of the immediate battlespace.
Key Features
- ▸Extremely compact and lightweight, designed for pocket-sized deployment.
- ▸Near-silent operation for covert intelligence gathering.
- ▸Integrated Electro-Optical (EO) and Thermal (IR) sensors for day and night operations.
- ▸Enhanced battery life and improved navigation capabilities.
- ▸Secure digital data link for reliable communication.
- ▸User-friendly interface for rapid deployment and intuitive control.
- ▸Rugged design suitable for harsh battlefield environments.
- ▸Provides real-time video and high-resolution still imagery.
Specifications
- configuration
- Multi-rotor
- endurance
- Up to 25 minutes
- payload
- Integrated Electro-Optical (EO) and Thermal (IR) sensors
- propulsion
- Electric motors
- range
- Up to 2 kilometers
Notable Operators
Comparable Platforms
About the Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIR designs thermal imaging, sensing, and unmanned platforms used across defense and commercial markets — including the Black Hornet nano-UAV in service with the US Army and many allies.