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Vantage Robotics Trace UAV (2.4GHz) Public Safety Bundle: Covert Aerial Intelligence in a Pocket-Sized Platform
The Vantage Robotics Trace is a military-grade nano UAV built for field operators who need reliable aerial intelligence without the logistical burden of larger systems. Weighing just 153 grams and folding down to fit in a standard cargo pocket, Trace deploys in under 30 seconds and delivers stabilized 48MP electro-optical and 320p infrared imaging from a platform that is unseen and inaudible at 30 feet.
Designed, sourced, and built in the USA, it carries DoD Blue UAS Cleared and NDAA compliant status — a non-negotiable baseline for public safety and government operations.
Key Features and Benefits
- 48MP EO imaging: 25× digital zoom delivers 2.7° HFOV for precise target identification.
- Thermal imaging: 320×240 uncooled VOx IR sensor covers a 24° field of view.
- Flight endurance: up to 30 minutes operational time on included Standard Batteries.
- LOS range: 6 km line-of-sight with AES-256 encrypted, auto channel-hopping link.
- 360° obstacle avoidance: laser-assisted sensing enables safe indoor and confined-space flight.
- GPS-denied ops: visual position control with scene illumination maintains stability indoors.
- Covert profile: platform remains unseen and inaudible at 30 feet against terrain.
- Rapid deployment: foldable airframe deploys from field case in under 30 seconds.
- Wind tolerance: operational in sustained winds up to 25 knots in the field.
- Secure by design: AES-256 encryption, secure boot, and no remote data transmission.
Where conventional small drones compromise on sensor performance or operational security, Trace holds the line on both. The Wisp EO/IR gimbal provides 2-axis stabilization, 25× digital zoom, and full thermal capability in a package that fits in the palm of a hand.
With up to 30 minutes of operational flight time on the included Standard Batteries and 6 km line-of-sight range, Trace gives ground teams persistent eyes overhead without requiring a vehicle, a case, or a crew.
Operational Persistence in a Sub-200-Gram Airframe
Trace is engineered for missions where size is a liability and compromise is not an option. At 153 grams, it clears the FAA's intrinsically safe weight threshold — meaning operators can deploy it in more environments, around more people, without the risk calculus that applies to heavier platforms.
The 2-axis stabilized Wisp gimbal holds a clean image through wind and movement, and the autofocus f/1.8 lens ensures detail is preserved whether the operator is hovering at altitude or threading a narrow corridor. With AES-256 encryption on all communications and storage, and no remote data connect, mission data stays on the network it belongs to.
Compatibility and System Integration
- Vision2 GCS: 7 in, 2,500 nit sunlight-readable display with 4-hour battery life.
- Vantage Wisp gimbal: 2-axis EO/IR payload with 320p IR, upgradeable to 640×480.
- Kutta KTAC and S20 TE: compatible ground control station alternatives for expanded C2.
- Tomahawk Mimic and Grip GCS: additional compatible controller options for operator flexibility.
- ATAK integration: supports Android Team Awareness Kit for tactical situational awareness.
- QGC, WMI, and RAC2: compatible GCS software platforms for mission management.
- MAVLink and RAS-A: compliant communication protocols for interoperability with existing systems.
Applications and Use Cases
- Public safety overwatch: provides persistent aerial awareness for law enforcement operations.
- Search and rescue: thermal and EO sensors locate subjects in low-visibility or night conditions.
- Tactical reconnaissance: covert profile enables undetected pre-entry intelligence gathering.
- Indoor operations: 360° obstacle avoidance supports safe flight in structures and confined spaces.
- Perimeter security: perch-and-stare capability sustains observation without continuous flight.
- Incident command support: real-time video feeds ATAK and GCS displays for command awareness.
- Infrastructure inspection: 25× zoom and 4K video capture detailed imagery of hard-to-reach assets.
The Vantage Robotics Trace fills a capability gap that no other platform in its weight class reliably closes, persistent, encrypted, stabilized aerial intelligence that an operator can carry in a pocket and deploy alone in under 30 seconds. For public safety teams operating in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Trace is the platform that shows up ready.
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