Teledyne FLIR Defense announced at Eurosatory the market launch of Black Reconâ„¢, an autonomously launched micro-drone that delivers continuous, untethered reconnaissance from military vehicles and fixed installations. Black Recon allows crews to launch, operate, recover, and recharge up to three UAS without leaving their platform, reducing operator risk.
Autonomous launch, recovery and recharging from military vehicles and fixed installations; Three-drone rotation ensures continuous surveillance and provides real-time targeting data in hostile environments
PARIS, June 15, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teledyne FLIR Defense, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), today announced at Eurosatory the commercial launch of Black Reconâ„¢, an autonomously launched microdrone system that enables continuous, wireless reconnaissance from military vehicles and fixed installations.
Designed to be integrated into vehicles, Black Recon allows crews to launch, operate, recover and reload up to three unmanned aerial systems without leaving their platform, reducing risk and speeding uptake. decision.
“Black Recon represents a major advancement in integrated reconnaissance for ground forces,” said JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne Defense and Aerospace Group and senior vice president of Teledyne Technologies. “By integrating autonomous launch, recovery and recharge capabilities directly into the vehicle, we provide operators with persistent situational awareness, faster access to actionable intelligence and better protection during high-pace missions. HAS”
Autonomous launch, recovery and recharging from the safety of the platform
Rotation of three drones for almost continuous surveillance
Thermal and visible payload for real-time images and targeting data
Operation in the absence of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) using advanced sensors and visual navigation
Missions without radio communication using visual inertial navigation, without depending on RF links
Extended range and radio coverage with onboard relay capability
Compatibility with the Black Hornet 4 nanodrone
Optional 100 gram mission modules for future lethal, sensor and CBRN payloads
Fully integrated autonomous recognition capability Black Recon is a compact, ruggedized system for vehicles or fixed installations that deploys up to three rotating micro-drones for persistent surveillance. Each drone takes off autonomously, performs reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA) missions, then returns to the launcher to be recovered, docked and recharged. This results in uninterrupted ISR coverage day and night, while ensuring the protection of personnel inside the platform.
Designed for “dynamic reusability” in high-pace operations Unlike traditional drones suitable for ground use, the Black Recon is designed for onboard platforms, allowing immediate ISR deployment without external air support.
With a flight autonomy of 50 to 60 minutes and a speed of up to 25 m/s per drone, the Black Recon extends surveillance beyond traditional engagement ranges, enabling continuous target tracking, rapid threat detection and a shortened decision cycle for all mission profiles.
Low SWaP, high performance Weighing less than 450 grams, each Black Recon drone combines reduced size, weight and consumption with advanced sensing capabilities from Teledyne FLIR Defense’s proven line of nano-UAS. Autonomous navigation makes it possible to continue missions in environments where GPS is jammed or falsified.
Beyond the battlefield Originally developed for military use, Black Recon’s flexible architecture also supports public safety applications, including:
Remote first responder deployments for law enforcement
Its rugged, connected design supports fixed and mobile deployments, providing rapid situational awareness in remote, hard-to-access environments.
Scalable, modular design Black Recon’s open mission module architecture is designed to scale based on operational needs. Planned future modules include lethal payloads and CBRN detection sensors, expanding the system’s capabilities from persistent reconnaissance to hazard detection and active engagement.
Black Recon is available to order now, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
Visit the Teledyne FLIR Defense booth at Eurosatory, Hall 5A, Stand A129, to experience Black Recon in person or learn more online.
À propos de Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced mission-critical technologies and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the front lines of addressing the world’s most pressing defense, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and manufacture sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most robust and reliable unmanned aerial and ground platforms and intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense, we leverage this expertise to provide solutions that enable critical decisions and protect our world from any threat, wherever they may be. To learn more, visit our website or follow @flir_defense.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineering systems products and software. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit the Teledyne website at www.teledyne.com.
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