SkyRanger™ R70 / SkyRaider™ R80D
Designed for the most demanding operators in defense, security, public safety, and infrastructure inspection, the SkyRanger R70 sets the standard for small UAS performance and reliability. Featuring an increased payload capacity, open architecture, and advanced autonomy with artificial intelligence, the R70 is revolutionizing the capabilities of small VTOL UAS.
The R70’s versatile payload options offer ISR and delivery capabilities that were once exclusive to much larger UAS. Its optical sensors include the StormCaster-T, a longwave infrared, continuous zoom ISR payload with exceptional line-of-sight stabilization, range of motion, and geolocation accuracy. The HDZoom 30 provides precise target observation at distances up to 8 km, while the EO/IR Mk-II delivers high-fidelity daylight and thermal imagery, securely streamed anywhere in the world. Additionally, with the Osprey attachment, R70 operators can quickly attach, carry, and deliver objects up to 3.5 kg for forward resupply, asset extraction, or specialized missions.
Autonomous & Intelligent
Equipped with multiple embedded NVIDIA TX2 processors, the R70 operates as a flying supercomputer, capable of real-time artificial intelligence at the network edge, including object detection and classification. Four dedicated computer vision cameras, upgraded to the highest available HD resolution on the latest R70 airframe, facilitate autonomous operations, landing on moving platforms, and flights in GPS-denied environments.
Class-Leading Imaging & Multi-Mission Payloads Up To 3.5 Kg
With the StormCaster payload family, the R70 offers “Group 2 ISR in a Group 1 UAS.” Thanks to the latest propeller and motor updates, R70 operators can now attach and deliver nearly any object up to 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). The updated EO/IR Frontcam (320×240 LWIR, 1080p EO 30Hz) enhances domain awareness when carrying bottom-mounted, non-camera payloads, or provides over 210° of simultaneous fore and aft situational awareness surveillance. The EO/IR Frontcam and all FLIR imaging payloads benefit from FLIR’s integrated AI tools and image analytics in both EO and IR, including object detection/classification, target tracking, moving target indication, target geolocation and heading & speed, and augmented reality overlays.
Resilient & Battle-Tested
The R70’s carbon fibre and magnesium airframe is built to withstand IP-54 and MIL-810G environmental tolerances. In flight, the R70 can endure sustained winds of 65 kph (40 mph) and gusts up to 90 kph (56 mph), with a maximum wind speed of 40 kph (25 mph) at takeoff, and can operate at altitudes up to 15,000’ MSL. Mission success is supported by a robust digital MIMO communications link and two independent navigation subsystems. The R70 can execute semi-autonomous missions without an active command link, enabling operations in RF-denied environments.
The future of multi-mission small UAS
Key Features and Technologies
Carbon Fiber + Magnsium IP-Raterd Airframe
Compact design is deployable in minutes by a single operator.
4x Redundant Batteries
Maintain safe flight even under single battery failure.
< 99 Wh batteries enable transport on commercial aircraft.
2x Redundant Navigation Systems
2 distinct flight control computers and multiple sensor redundancy.
Front-Facing EO/IR Camera
Provides ISR when carrying non-optical payloads and situational awareness for safe flight in urban and BVLOS operations.
Next-Generation Comms Link
MIMO antennas for maximum throughput and multistage failover technology.
4 Downward-Facing Computer Vision Cameras
Provide flight control input for future autonomous navigation capabilities.
Multi-Use Payload Architecture
Payloads development kit enables Teledyne FLIR, partners and users to quickly develop and deploy sophisticated, integrated payloads.
Laser Altimeter
Maintains consistent altitude over uneven terrain.
Measurements
| Height | 45cm (17.7”) |
| Total Lenght | 1.35m (53”) Propeller tip to propeller tip |
| Weight | 5kg (11 lbs) |
Compatible Payloads
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Custom | Supported through the R70 Payload Development Kit (PDK) |
| Carry, Drop, Emplace | Osprey: Up to 3.5 kg (7.7lbs) |
| Day Imager |
StormCaster-T StormCaster-E EO/IR MK-II |
| Night Imager |
StormCaster-T EO/IR MK-II |
| Low-light Imager | StormCaster-E |
| Image Stills | StormCaster-T at 640 x 512 pixels |
| Zoom |
StormCaster-T ( 5x optical, 3x digital) StormCaster-E (30x optical, 4x digital) EO/IR MK-II (4x digital) |
| Field of View |
StormCaster-T (31° to 6° optical, 2° with digital zoom) StormCaster-E (58.1° to 2.3°) EO/IR MK-II (58° / 45° (13mm) or 32° (19mm) |
| Video Resolution |
StormCaster-T (640 x 512 60 FPS, H.264) StormCaster-E (1080p60) EO/IR MK-II (640 x 512 / 8.33 FPS H.264 recorded) |
| Video Metadata | Embedded STANAG 4609 KLV metadata |
Performance
| Typical Endurance |
Over 40 minutes with standard propulsion system Tether Kit available Up to 59 minutes with new XL Battery Packs |
| Max Speed |
Ground speed 50kph (31mph) Max ascent speed 4m/s (13ft/s) Max descent speed 3m/s (9ft/s) |
Environment
| Temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Wind |
65kph sustained (40mph) 90kph gusting (56mph) |
| Precipitation |
IP-54 MIL-STD-810G |
Data Link
| Frequence |
915Mhz 922Mhz 2.2Ghz + other frequencies and waveforms |
| Radio Range | Up to 8km (5 miles) with standard base station |
| Mission Data | AES encryption with a 256-bit physical key exchange |
| Launch Time | 3 to 5 minutes |
Robotics Centre Payloads
Robotics Centre has engineered a range of advanced payloads designed to seamlessly enhance the versatility and functionality of the R70.
SunStone™
Advanced countermeasure solution for the Teledyne FLIR SkyRanger™ R70 and R80D SkyRaider™ platforms
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ECHO™
Automatic surveying and emulation of real mobile phone networks
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ECHO Universal™
Platform-agnostic solution for UAV-based mobile phone identification, geolocation, and interrogation
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RangerPort™
Add payload flexibility to the Teledyne FLIR SkyRanger R70 and R80D SkyRaider PDK payload ecosystem
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