The Bramor C4EYE is a tactical reconnaissance

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classified as a

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br>class 1 mini tactical drone
with less than 5 kg

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. It was developed and built by C-Astral Aerospace Ltd from

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. It is equipped with an EO/IR/LI gyro-stabilized micro-

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with optical and infrared sensor, laser illuminator. The radio control and live audio / video transmission is carried over a

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mesh network with AES

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. The simultaneous transmission of metadata allows the integration of tactical data into

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software suites (i.e. proprietary battle management system or

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). It is also equipped with the latest generation of

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with

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navigation system. It can be used by 2 operators for surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, target acquisition

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, close air support JTAC i.e. missions for special operations, convoy tracking, target detection, search and rescue, first aid missions, civil defense, infrastructure control and security missions. The Bramor C4EYE has a basic operational radius of 42 km (extendable) and an

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of 3.5 hours with daytime and nighttime flight capability.

Operational history

The BRAMOR C4EYE UAS has been operational since mid-2010s.

Specifications (BRAMOR C4EYE)

& other payloads

Operators

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External links

Official Manufacturer websitewww.droneprovide.com

References

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