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™ 2.5 with Commbox 1.1 ™

The Virtual Cockpit application for Win XP & Vista 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). Gamepad sold separately - $50.00

Part Number: PRTVC2.5

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-1.3

UAV Test Platform Only - Unicorn Airframe

This kit includes a 48" Unicorn EPP foam airframe, brushless motor, speed control, two digital servos, prop. As completed, this test airframe is then ready for installation of a Kestrel autopilot, modem, GPS and optional video cameras to be integrated, per customer needs. 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

$2,600

$2,800

$3,000

Modem – Aerocomm AC4868

Intended for use with the Kestrel Autopilot System onboard the UAV, outside the US. When using the Aerocomm modem with the Kestrel, a corresponding Aerocomm is used inside the Procerus Commbox wireless communications device. 868MHz, 250mW radio modem.

Part Number: AC4868-250

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. Plug and play with Kestrel v2.23. If for use with Kestrel v2.22 or earlier, an interface board is required - $75.00

Part Number: PRT-MaXTnd-1.0

Part Number: PRT-MaXTnd-1.0A (w/ interface board)

$250

$325

GPS – uBlox LEA-5H (patch antenna)

The Kestrel Autopilot supports u-Blox GPS (v4 and v5). This unit comes configured with a flat patch antenna as noted, as well as an interface board and 4-inch ground plane. It requires 2 Molex pigtails for connection to the Kestrel Autopilot.

Technical Reference Sheet

Part Number: PRT-ublox-1.0

GPS – uBlox LEA-5 (Sarantel antenna)

The Kestrel Autopilot supports u-Blox GPS (v4 and v5). This unit comes configured with a sarantel antenna as noted, as well as an interface board and 4-inch ground plane. It requires 2 Molex pigtails for connection to the Kestrel Autopilot.

Technical Reference Sheet

Part Number: PRT-ublox-1.0S

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 Kestrel Autopilot, a servo expansion board is required - $125. Please call for gimbal details and pricing.

Miniature Laser Altimeter/Rangefinder: MLR100

1 oz, 0-100 meter laser altimeter and rangefinder for precision landing and Height-Above-Ground sensing and flight. Interfaces directly with the Kestrel Autopilot. Options include mounting flange and protective window, and for standalone operation a USB interface and handheld controller with GUI software and a mounting plate and bore-sighted red-dot scope. Please call for pricing.

Technical Reference Sheet

Dipole Antennas (Comm and Video)

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

(900mhz Comm) Part Number: PRT-DIPO1
(2.4ghz Video) Part Number: PRT-VIDO1

Technical Reference Sheet

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 (2 pigtail set) 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