Bramor C4EYE explained
The Bramor C4EYE (or otherwise known as Belin[1]) is a tactical reconnaissance UAV classified as a NATO class 1 mini tactical drone with less than 5 kg MTOW. It was developed and built by C-Astral Aerospace Ltd from Ajdovščina in Slovenia.
It is equipped with an EO/IR/LI gyro-stabilized micro-gimbal with optical and infrared sensor, laser illuminator. The radio control and live audio / video transmission is carried over a MANET mesh network with AES encryption. The simultaneous transmission of metadata allows the integration of tactical data into situational awareness software suites (i.e. proprietary battle management system or Android Team Awareness Kit). It is also equipped with the latest generation of autopilot with GPS navigation system.
It can be used by 1 or 2 operators[2] for surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, target acquisition ISTAR, close air support JTAC i.e. missions for special operations, convoy tracking, target detection, search and rescue, first aid missions, civil defense, wildfire containment and mitigation,[3] infrastructure control and security missions.
The Bramor C4EYE has a basic operational radius of 42 km (extendable) and an endurance of 3.5 hours with daytime and nighttime flight capability.[4] and AN/PVS-7B/D, AN/PVS-14 and AN/AVS-9 compatible IR optional beacons.[5]
Operational history
The BRAMOR C4EYE UAS is combat proven[6] and has been operational since mid-2010s.[7]
Specifications (BRAMOR C4EYE)
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Operators
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Slovenian firm quietly provides surveillance drones to Ukraine . 26 October 2023 .
- Web site: Bramor C4EYE .
- Web site: Instagram .
- Web site: C-Astral Aerospace. 2021-05-07. www.c-astral.com. en.
- Web site: Bramor C4EYE .
- Web site: Bramor - Esercito Italiano .
- https://daomag.it/notizia/1725/debutta-in-afghanistan-il-mini-drone-sperimentale-bramor.html
- Dr. Max Mutschler. Dr. Markus Bayer. 21 December 2020. Informationsdienst Sicherheit, Rüstung und Entwicklung in Empfängerländern deutscher Rüstungsexporte. Bonn International Center for Conversion. 14. 18 January 2021. de. Information service Security armaments and development in recipient countries German arms exports. 29 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629094511/https://www.ruestungsexport.info/user/pages/04.laenderberichte/bangladesch/2020_Bangladesch.pdf. dead.
- https://www.osservatoriodiritti.it/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/droni-militari-milex-2018.pdf
- Web site: Montenegro, Slovenia agree joint Belin UAS procurement . 2023-11-11 . Janes.com . en.
- Web site: European Security and Defence Press Association . C-Astral Aerospace upgraded drones at Cyprus-based Joint Rescue Coordination Center . 12 January 2021 . 12 January 2021 . 12 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112130331/https://esdpa.org/c-astral-aerospace-upgraded-drones-at-cyprus-based-joint-rescue-coordination-center/ . dead .
- Web site: Cameroon Army receives Bramor C4EYE drones from C-Astral. 11 November 2021.
- Web site: Slovenian firm quietly provides surveillance drones to Ukraine. 26 October 2023.
- Web site: Montenegro, Slovenia agree joint Belin UAS procurement . 2023-11-11 . Janes.com . en.