Small, robust, and easily integrated, the Kestrel™ Autopilot is designed to meet your mini and micro UAV requirements.

Part Number: KAPv2.23

$5,000

Virtual Cockpit™ 2.4 with Commbox 1.1 ™

The Virtual Cockpit application for Win XP and the Commbox wireless communications device combine to provide ground control for the Kestrel™ Autopilot System. (The Virtual Cockpit may not be copied and requires a valid license).

Part Number: PRTVC2.4

OnPoint™ Targeting

OnPoint Targeting brings precision target Tracking (moving or fixed), Localization, and video Stabilization to small UAVs. It also offers innovative gimbal pointing and flight control – the user can simply “click ‘n fly” the UAV and point the gimbal by clicking and dragging the mouse in the video. The Kestrel autopilot takes care of the rest.

Part Number: PRT-OnP-1.1

UAV Test Platform Only

This kit includes a 48" Unicorn EPP foam airframe, brushless motor, speed control, two digital servos, two props. Customer chooses the color. As completed, this test airframe is then ready for the Kestrel autopilot, modem, GPS and optional video cameras to be integrated. We also offer a small gimbal video camera option - call for details.

48" Unicorn. Part Number: PRTZ48

60" Unicorn. Part Number: PRTZ60

72" Unicorn. Part Number: PRTZ72

$2,200

$2,300

$2,400

Modem – Aerocomm AC4490

Intended for use with the Kestrel Autopilot System onboard the UAV. When using the Aerocomm modem with the Kestrel, a corresponding Aerocomm is used inside the Procerus Commbox – our wireless communications device. 900MHz, 1000mW radio modem.

Part Number: AC4490-1000

Modem – Maxstream 9XTend

The Maxstream modem offers extended range and bandwidth and is connected to the Kestrel Autopilot for use onboard your air vehicle. Matching this configuration, the XTend modem is also used inside the Procerus Commbox – our wireless communications device. 900MHz, 1000mW radio modem.

Part Number – modem: Maxstream 9XTend with interface board.

$325

GPS – Furuno GH-81

Utilizing the Furuno Binary, the Kestrel Autopilot is programmed by default for the Furuno GH-80 or 81 GPS. NMEA GPS units are also supported. Unit includes interface board and is generally mounted on a 4-inch ground plane.

Part Number: PRT-GH-81

JST Cables

3pos, 6-inch pigtail cable for servo and power connections (4-5 per autopilot).

Part Number: JST3POS-L6

Molex Cables

10-inch cable pigtails (2) for serial connections (GPS).

Part Number: MOLEX5POS-L10

Programming Cable with Pigtail

Autopilot and Commbox programming cable, including 6-inch pigtail adapter for KAPv2.x autopilots.

Part Number: R101-0513+ADAP

RC Trainer Cable

20-foot length, square or round 6pin connector for Futaba and compatible RC transmitters.

Part Number: RCTRAIN2 (square)
Part Number: RCTRAIN3 (round)

RS232 Serial Cable

Serial cable to connect PC computer to Commbox. (if your computer does not have a serial port, you will need a Serial-to-USB converter.

Part Number: RS232

Camera Setup (Call for pricing)

Forward and side-looking camera options with varying lenses are available for UAV platform kits. Please call for details and pricing.

Gimbal Camera Setup

This small, lightweight mechanical gimbal camera provides 360 pan, 90 tilt and weighs approximately 75 grams with enclosure. There are various lenses available. For use with the Kestel Autopilot, a servo expansion board is required - $125. Please call for gimbal details and pricing.

BTC40R Gimbal - Retractable. 97 grams. pan / tilt BTC88R Gimbal - Retractable. 220 grams. Includes Sony FCB-IX - pan / tilt / 10x zoom

Dipole Communications Antenna

Tuned communications antenna, coax cable with connector for modem connection. Specify desired length.

Part Number: PRT-DIPO1