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NightFOX UAS

NightFOX integrates each of two instrument packages onto the S2 (SuperSwift) UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) to produce wildfire UAS Observation Systems (UASOS).

Payload: up to 5 lbs
Endurance: 2+ hrs
Ceiling: 20 kft AMSL
Cruise speed: 18 m/s
MTOW: 16 lbs
Payload bay: Nose (~ 8" x 8" x 20")
Wing span: 10 ft
Launch: Car / Pneumatic
Landing: Belly skid