Redkite is a compact wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) system that’s housed in a platform-flexible pod weighing less than 35 lbs. Despite its size, the electro-optical Redkite pod can, like larger WAMI sensors, monitor a city-sized area in near real-time, detecting and tracking multiple targets while also recording events for later analysis. Redkite’s on-board high-performance edge processor converts gigabytes of data into geo-tagged imagery in real time.
With eight hours of mission data storage, operators on the ground can download both live and recorded imagery for real-time forensic analysis.
The Redkite pod can be integrated onto light planes, helicopters, and medium-sized unmanned aircraft, including Group 3 UAS. As such, Redkite lends itself to a variety of military, homeland security, and public safety missions.
Customers for the Redkite WAMI pod include both domestic and international government and commercial entities.
Platform Compatibility
Mounting Options
Datalink
34 in L x 12.2 in W x 10.6 in H
(87 cm x 31 cm x 27 cm)
< 35 lbs (16 kg)
300 W
Processing embedded in payload
3,000 ft – 12,000 ft (1,000 – 4,000 m) AGL
≥ 2 Hz
> 4 hrs, expandable to 8 hrs
1 km diameter from 3,000 ft (1,000 m) AGL
4 km diameter from 12,000 ft (4,000 m) AGL
Yes
Yes
0.13 m at 3,000 ft (1,000 m) AGL
0.5 m at 12,000 ft (4,000 m) AGL
Up to 10 unique streaming video windows
Compact embedded processing includes
north-up rendering, real-time and DVR
streaming, and full-mission storage
> 50 Mpx
100 hrs, expandable to 200 hrs
34 in L x 12.2 in W x 10.6 in H
(87 cm x 31 cm x 27 cm)
< 35 lbs (16 kg)
300 W
Processing embedded in payload
3,000 ft – 12,000 ft (1,000 – 4,000 m) AGL
≥ 2 Hz
> 4 hrs, expandable to 8 hrs
1 km diameter from 3,000 ft (1,000 m) AGL
4 km diameter from 12,000 ft (4,000 m) AGL
Yes
Yes
0.13 m at 3,000 ft (1,000 m) AGL
0.5 m at 12,000 ft (4,000 m) AGL
Up to 10 unique streaming video windows
Compact embedded processing includes
north-up rendering, real-time and DVR
streaming, and full-mission storage
> 50 Mpx
100 hrs, expandable to 200 hrs
Ground/Sensor Control Station can be customized for greater/longer data retention based on customer needs.
Sensor Control and Exploitation
Ground-based (transportable or fixed) and/or aircraft-based
Components
Client, archive server, archive storage, switch, accessories
GCS size
8U, standard rack depth
GCS weight
< 250 lbs (115 kg) / < 400 lbs (180 kg) with cases
GCS power
600 W
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