SIRAS
Commercial quadcopter
The Teledyne FLIR SIRAS is a commercial quadcopter designed for industrial inspection and public safety applications, featuring an interchangeable payload system.
Mission Profile
SIRAS is engineered as a versatile and secure aerial platform for professional use across various sectors. In industrial inspection, it is deployed for critical infrastructure assessment, such as power lines, pipelines, and bridges, utilizing its advanced thermal and visual cameras to efficiently detect anomalies, hot spots, or structural damage. This capability enhances safety and reduces the need for manual inspections in hazardous environments.
For public safety, SIRAS serves as a critical asset for law enforcement, fire departments, and search and rescue operations. It provides rapid aerial situational awareness, assists in locating missing persons, and allows for the safe assessment of hazardous scenes from a distance. Its design emphasizes data security and ease of deployment, making it suitable for sensitive operations where data integrity and operational reliability are paramount.
Key Features
- ▸Interchangeable payload system supporting FLIR thermal and visual cameras
- ▸No geofencing, allowing for unrestricted flight within legal limits
- ▸Encrypted data storage and secure, offline flight data
- ▸Hot-swappable batteries for extended operational time
- ▸Front collision avoidance system for enhanced safety
- ▸Designed and manufactured in the USA, emphasizing supply chain security
- ▸Integrated return-to-home functionality
Specifications
- ceiling
- 5,000 m (16,404 ft) ASL
- configuration
- Quadcopter
- endurance
- Up to 31 minutes
- payload
- Interchangeable FLIR thermal and visual payloads
- propulsion
- Electric
- range
- 3 km (1.86 miles) control range
- speed
- 15 m/s (33.5 mph)
Notable Operators
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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.