The Black Widow™ Short Range Reconnaissance drone is a U.S.-manufactured, dual-use system delivering critical ISR for defense and security, built with a modular, field-repairable architecture and purposefully engineered to protect those in harm’s way.
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U.S. ARMY SRR WINNEROfficial award, Short Range Reconnaissance program.
MODULAR ARCHITECTURESwift adaptation to mission requirements rather than a fixed configuration.
FIELD-REPAIRABLEServiced where it is used, not returned to depot.
RUCKSACK-PORTABLECarried in and carried out by the operator.
QUIET ACOUSTIC SIGNATUREReduced audible footprint on approach.
U.S. MANUFACTUREDBuilt in the USA.
With a modular architecture, Black Widow™ enables swift adaptation to mission requirements, including short-range reconnaissance with selectable integrated AI software capabilities. Low cost, portable, field-repairable and recoverable. Purpose-built for defense and security, manufactured in the USA, and designed to increase survivability for those in harm’s way.
Black Widow™ AiN is a separate variant of the same short range reconnaissance system. The airframe and the payload are the Black Widow™ you already know; what AiN adds is assured navigation and the command and control fit that goes with it, for operating where GPS cannot be relied on.
| Variant | Black Widow™ | Black Widow™ AiN |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg) | 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg) |
| Flight time | 50+ minutes | 50+ minutes |
| Speed | 18 m/s (40 mph) | 18 m/s (40 mph) |
| Range | 6.8 miles (11 km) | 6.8 miles (11 km) |
| Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) | – | Included |
| Regionally specific | – | Included |
| Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) | – | Included |
| Offset radio | – | Included |
Thermal detection through darkness and obscurants.
F2.4, 13° field of view for identification at range.
F2.8, 52° field of view for orientation and search.
The Ocellus 3CP puts a FLIR Boson 640 R+ thermal camera, a 35 mm telephoto, and an 8 mm wide angle camera on one three-axis gimbal with electronic image stabilisation across pitch, roll, and yaw. Backwards compatible with existing Black Widow systems.
Arms fold to the body for transport. Rucksack-portable and field-repairable, so the system is serviced where it is used rather than returned to depot.
THREE-AXIS GIMBALElectronic image stabilisation across pitch, roll, and yaw.
DOODLE HEX-BAND RADIOFrequency-stepping for EW resilience.
FLIR PRISM AIIntegrated software stack.
REVEAL FARSIGHTOptional 3D mapping software.
AIDED TARGET RECOGNITIONOptional identification, tracking and classification software by Sightline Intelligence (Athena AI).
PALANTIR VNAVOptional visual based navigation.
OBSTACLE AVOIDANCEForward-looking.
MODULAR ARMSPrimary and secondary payloads.
WEB™ is a universal GCS for multi-domain platforms, including ground robotics, offering a versatile and secure control station. In development with Booz Allen Hamilton, Red Cat has implemented an “industry-first” UAS Tool interface through ATAK that provides seamless integration and mission-management capabilities, enhancing efficiency, reducing cognitive load, and improving situational awareness.
Pricing, configuration and procurement run through the Red Cat Storefront. Build a request across multiple systems, or talk to the team first.
FCC Notice: This equipment is subject to applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Delivery to customers other than the U.S. Gov or its agencies is contingent upon successful completion of the applicable FCC equipment authorization process. If the required authorization is not obtained, Red Cat will notify affected customers and handle cancellation and any refund in accordance with our cancellation and refund policy.
