Nighthawk is developed by ARA and is a hand launched UAV that uses GPS and autopilot technologies for autonomous and semi-autonomous navigation. The vehicle carries forward and side looking cameras in a removable pod providing real time situational awareness and targeting information to the operator. Additional sensors can be incorporated.

The ground station incorporates PC-based GUI technology to provide visual feedback and mode control, waypoint navigation, and joystick assisted flight.

System Specifications

• Very Robust Air Frame Construction

• Rapidly Deployable

• Total System Weight Less Than 12 Pounds

• Day and Night Vision

• Fully Assembled

Air Vehicle System

• Carbon Fiber Composite Airframe provides
great strength without extra weight

• Quiet Electric Propulsion

• 4 - Channel Video

• 8 - Channel Command and Control permits
multiple UAVs to operate in the same
area without interference

Ground Station

• Rugged Tablet PC

• Antenna Package

• Joystick

Payload

• Camera Pod (Forward and Side Looking)

• On Board Video

• Sensors