Trace
Compact quadcopter
The Vantage Robotics Trace is a compact, rugged quadcopter designed for rapid deployment and tactical reconnaissance by federal and law enforcement agencies.
Mission Profile
The Trace drone is primarily employed by federal and law enforcement entities for critical situational awareness and reconnaissance missions. Its design emphasizes rapid deployment, allowing operators to quickly gain an aerial perspective in dynamic environments such as crime scenes, search and rescue operations, or tactical engagements. The platform's robustness enables operation in challenging conditions, providing vital intelligence without placing personnel in harm's way.
Its doctrine of employment centers on providing immediate, actionable intelligence to ground teams, enhancing decision-making capabilities during critical incidents. The Trace is utilized for tasks ranging from perimeter security and suspect tracking to evidence collection and damage assessment, serving as a versatile tool for enhancing officer safety and operational effectiveness.
Key Features
- ▸Rapid deployment, typically under 60 seconds from case to flight.
- ▸Compact and foldable design for easy transport and storage.
- ▸Ruggedized construction for durability in harsh operational environments.
- ▸Integrated electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera for day/night operations.
- ▸Secure digital data link to protect sensitive information.
- ▸Intuitive control interface designed for ease of use by non-specialist operators.
- ▸Capable of operating in various weather conditions.
Specifications
- configuration
- Quadcopter, foldable
- endurance
- Approximately 20-30 minutes
- payload
- Integrated EO/IR camera
- range
- Up to 2 kilometers (control range)
- speed
- Up to 45 mph (approx. 20 m/s)
Notable Operators
Comparable Platforms
About the Manufacturer
Vantage Robotics builds compact, durable Blue UAS-cleared drones engineered for soldier and law-enforcement operators — with broad customer adoption across DoD, federal civilian agencies, and broadcast media.