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A Black Hornet nano helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The*Black Hornet Nano*is a military microunmanned aerial vehicle
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle>(UAV) developed
by Prox Dynamics AS of Norway, and in use by the armed forces of the
United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Turkey,
Norway, the Netherlands and India.^[1]
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The unit measures around 10 × 2.5 cm (4 × 1 in) and provides troops on
the ground with local situational awareness. They are small enough to
fit in one hand and weigh just over half an ounce (18 g, including
batteries).^[2]
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The UAV is equipped with a camera, which gives the operator full-motion
video and still images. They were developed as part of a £20 million
contract for 160 units with Marlborough Communications Ltd.^[3]
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An operator can be trained to operate the Black Hornet in as little as
20 minutes. The air vehicle has three cameras; one looking forward, one
looking straight down, and one pointing downward at 45 degrees. A Black
Hornet package contains two helicopters, and since a 90% charge is
reached in 20-25 minutes, the same as its hovering time, when one needs
to be recharged the other is ready to fly.^[6]
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Top speed is 13 mph (21 km/h).^[7]
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In October 2014, Prox Dynamics unveiled a version of its PD-100 Black
Hornet with night vision capabilities, fitted with both long-wave
infrared and day video sensors that can transmit video streams or
high-resolution still images via a digital data-link with a 1 mi
(1.6 km) range. Over 3,000 Black Hornets had been delivered to date.^[8]
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