PROFESSIONAL-GRADE NANO UAV
Trace provides field operators with a trusted and affordable American-made nano UAV. Trace delivers exceptional sensor capabilities and unmatched stealth and flight endurance. This pocket sized drone takes on the challenges of larger drones with lower detectability, risk, and packed weight.
AIRCRAFT
| Flight time | 36 minutes |
| Indoor/outdoor operation | Indoor collision prevention, visual position control, and scene illumination for robust indoor and GPS denied operation |
| Airframe mass | 215g takeoff weight |
| Flight speed | 52 kph / 32 mph top speed |
| Stealth | <34 dBA at 30 meter range |
| Visibility | Not visible at 30ft against terrain |
| Service ceiling | 4000 m / 13000 ft MSL |
| Operational wind range | 25 kts sustained, 45 kt gusts |
| Operational temperature range | -20° – 45° C |
| Ingress protection | IP53 |
| Autonomous missions | Multi-constellation GPS |
| Launch | Hand or flat ground |
| GPS Denied | Up to 50 m in daylight only |
| Perch and stare capable |
SECURITY
| Security compliance | Blue Cleared & NDAA compliant |
| Origin | Designed and built in USA |
| Encryption | AES-256 on all communications |
| Data transmission | No remote data transmission |
CONTROL & COMMS
| LOS range | 7 km |
| NLOS range | 500 m (30dB attenuation) |
| Frequencies available | 2.4, 2.3 – 2.4, and 1.6 – 2.4 GHz options |
| Contested RF Capabilities | Automatic channel hopping, dynamic power up to 1 W |
| Connection standards | MAVLink and RAS-A Compliant |
| GCS Software Compatibility | QGC, ATAK, WMI, amd RAC2 compatible |
| Controller Compatibility | Compatible with Vantage Vision 2, Kutta KTAC, S20 TE, & Tomahawk Mimic or Grip GCS |
PORTABILITY
| Launch time | Deployable in 90 sec |
| Field Case | Clasped IP68 hardshell, fits Trace, 2 batteries, and spare props |
| Size and Weight | 670 g/1.5 lbs & 1320 cc/ 81 cubic inches in Field Case with two batteries and spare props |
| Transport Case | Clasped IP68 hardshell, fits Field Case, Vision2, Charger, and Quick Reference Guide |
GIMBAL & CAMERA
| Gimbal | 2-axis stabilized EO/LWIR with secondary EIS |
| Gimbal pitch control | User controllable -90° to 70º |
| EO Camera | 48 MP, f/1.8 lens |
| Digital zoom | 25x (67º – 2.7º HFOV) |
| Still images | 8000 x 6000 px stills |
| Sensors | 320×240 (65 mK) or 640×480 (40 mK) LWIR uncooled VOx sensor, 30 fps |
| Video recording format | 1080 or 4K MPEG-4, 30 fps |
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