RedCat Black Widow

RedCat Black Widow Overview

The Black Widow™ is a U.S.-manufactured short range reconnaissance drone delivering critical ISR for defense and security. Built with a modular, field-repairable architecture, the system is purposefully engineered to protect those in harm's way. The Black Widow enables swift adaptation to mission requirements, including short-range reconnaissance with selectable integrated AI software capabilities.

Key Highlights

• Modular Architecture: Field-repairable design enables swift adaptation to mission requirements.
• Advanced EO/IR Payload: Integrated Hadron 640R+ by Teledyne FLIR with mechanical stabilization and EIS.
• EW Resilience: Doodle Hex-Band Radio with frequency-stepping for EW resilience.
• C2 Compatibility: Works with Warfighter Electronic Bridge (WEB™) and Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK).

Key Specifications

• Weight: 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg)
• Flight Time: 45+ minutes*
• Speed: 13 m/s (29 mph)
• Range: 5 miles (8 km)
• EO Sensor: 64 MP, 67° HFOV
• EO Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps
• IR Sensor: Boson+ 640 Radiometric, 32° HFOV
• Processor: Qualcomm RB5
• GPU: Adreno 650
• CPU: Eight (8) Kryo 585 Cores
• GPS Options: Civilian GNSS, M/Y-Code, Dual Band L1/L2
• Remote ID: Optional

*standard atmospheric pressure

Summary

The Black Widow is positioned as the future of short range reconnaissance. The system is low-cost, portable, field-repairable, and recoverable. It is part of Red Cat's Arachnid™ Family of Small ISR & Precision Effects Systems, purpose-built for defense and security and manufactured in the USA.