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Kestrel™ Autopilot 2.4

Small, robust, and easily integrated, the Kestrel™ Autopilot is designed to meet your mini and micro UAV requirements. 17 grams

 

Part Number: KAPv2.4

Price: $5,000


 

Virtual Cockpit™ 2.6 with Commbox 1.1™

For Kestrel v2 Autopilot and Fixed Wing Aircraft

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 - $75.00.

 

Part Number: PRTVC2.6

Price: $3,695


 

Kestrel™ Autopilot 3.0 for hovering aircraft

The new Kestrel v3.0 continues the Procerus tradition of innovative mini avionics development - now for multi-rotor hovering platforms. 25 grams.

 

Part Number: KAPv3.0

$8,500


 

Virtual Cockpit™ 2.5H with Commbox 1.1™
For Kestrel v3 Autopilot and Hovering Aircraft

Virtual Cockpit v2.5H supports Kestrel 3 for hovering craft as well as fixed wing Kestrel 2.x autopilots. Win XP, Vista and Win7 are supported. The Commbox wireless communications device provides ground control for the Kestrel™ Autopilot System. (The Virtual Cockpit may not be copied and requires a valid license). Gamepad sold separately - $75.00.

 

FREE upgrade to Virtual Cockpit v3.0 (3D) when available.

 

Part Number: PRTVC2.5H

$5,000


 

OnPoint™ OnBoard

OnPoint OnBoard provides precision target Tracking (moving or fixed), Geo-location & video Stabilization onboard 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 the mouse in the video. The Kestrel autopilot takes care of the rest.

 

Part Number: PRT-OP-ONB-I32

$9,000


 

UAV Test Platform Only - Unicorn Airframe

This includes a 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 equipment to be integrated, per customer needs. We also offer a small gimbal video camera options - call for details.

 

48" Unicorn: $3,600,  Part Number: PRTZ48
60" Unicorn: $3,800,  Part Number: PRTZ60
72" Unicorn: $4,000,  Part Number: PRTZ72


 

Modem – Microhard Nano Series

Intended for use with the Kestrel Autopilot onboard the UAV. For outside of the US an 869mhz version is available. A corresponding Microhard modem is used inside the Procerus Commbox wireless communications device.

 

Technical Reference Sheet

Part Number n920F: MHS113020

$300

 

Also available; 1.3ghz, 320mhz, 425mhz, 869mhz
Export Conrolled (call for pricing)


 

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 v2.4. If for use with Kestrel v2.22 or earlier, an interface board is required - $75.00

 

Without Interface Board: $250,  Part Number: PRT-MaXTnd-1.0
With Interface Board: $325,   Part Number: PRT-MaXTnd-1.0A


 

GPS – uBlox LEA-5 (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

$325


 

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

$325


 

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.

 

Technical Reference Sheets:

BTC40R Gimbal - Retractable. 97 grams. pan / tilt
BTC88R Gimbal - Retractable. 220 grams. Includes Sony FCB-IX - pan / tilt / 10x zoom
BTC101 Gimbal. Includes an IR sensor as standard option. Sony FCB-IX 10x zoom camera also available - pan / tilt

 

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.

 

Technical Reference Sheet

Please call for pricing.


 

Dipole Antennas (Comm and Video)

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

 

Technical Reference Sheet

900mhz Comm: $125,  Part Number: PRT-DIP01.3
2.4ghz Video: $125,  Part Number: PRT-VID01.3

 


 

JST Cables

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

 

Part Number: JST3POS-L6

$10


 

Molex Cables

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

 

Part Number: MOLEX5POS-L10

$20


 

Programming Cable with Pigtail

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

 

Part Number: R101-0513+ADAP
$75


 

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)
$50


 

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
$15


 

Additional Equipment Required

  • Futaba (or compatible) 6-channel RC radio
  • Computer to operate the Virtual Cockpit ground control software
  • Battery charger designed for lithium polymer batteries.
               

Export-Controlled Products

Kestrel™ Autopilot System products are export controlled by the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the U.S. Department of State. These products follow rules based on the International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR).