GoldenEye 80

Specifications:

• Empty Weight: 130 lb w/o payload
• Maximum Payload: 25 lb
• Maximum Fuel Load: 85 lb
• GTOW: 230 lb
• Height: 5.4 ft
• Endurance: 3 h hover

Features and Benefits:

• Operable from unimproved austere locations
• Fully autonomous takeoff, operations and landing
• Heavy fuel engine
• Interoperable with OSGCS, TCDL, and ROVER remote video terminal
• STANAG 4586 compliant GCS
• UAS transportable on single 463L pallet
• Transport via HMMWV and CH-47
• Small logistics footprint

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) is the prime systems integrator for the GoldenEye 80 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The GoldenEye 80 UAS is a ruggedized and easily transportable VTOL UAS for tactical forces.

Designed for Tactical Mobility and Utility

Originally developed under the DARPA’s OAV-II Program, the GoldenEye 80 UAS features an advanced Electro-Opitc Infared (EO/IR) mission equipment package (MEP), a low acoustic signature heavy fuel propulsion system and a STANAG compliant portable Ground Control Station. The GoldenEye 80 VTOL UAS has been designed to support mobile small tactical units and can conduct routine clandestine reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition missions. The MEP provides two full motion video streams; providing simultaneous wide-field-of-view situational awareness and high resolution infrared imagery for identification, laser range finding and designation for targeting.

The GoldenEye 80 UAS consists of up to three aircraft and payloads, a one-man portable STANAG 4586 compliant Ground Control Station (GCS), spares, and ground support equipment. The UAS can be transported in theater on tactical air and ground vehicles. The GoldenEye 80 can be launched by a single two-man team in minutes and is capable of speeds from hover to 80 knots at mission altitudes.

Tactical Persistence

The GoldenEye 80 is capable of supporting missions up to three hours over an area of in¬terest. With multiple crews, a single GoldenEye 80 UAS is capable of providing continuous coverage during surge operations over a designated area of interest. Future upgrades include an optional wing set which will increase air vehicle mission endurance and time over target.

Mission Equipment

The baseline payload has a multi-field-of-view EO/IR sensor and includes a laser designator and rangefinder. The aircraft has a modular design that permits integration of other payloads.

Acoustics

GoldenEye 80 is the first ducted-fan design to demonstrate the ability to meet stringent military acoustic requirements. It can operate effectively—and remain undetected—in most background noise environments.

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