{"product_id":"vantage-robotics-vesper","title":"Vantage Robotics Vesper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vantage Robotics Vesper is a Blue UAS Cleared, NDAA compliant micro ISR quadcopter designed, sourced, and built in the United States. At 710 g and roughly 1 kg packed, the whole aircraft deploys from an IP67 field case in under 90 seconds, then runs quiet enough to be effectively unseen and inaudible past 50 meters. A 3-axis tri-sensor gimbal pairs dual 4K Sony sensors with an uncooled thermal core and 48x combined zoom, and AES-256 encryption protects every link and every file on board. Swappable rotor sets, thermal resolutions, radio bands, and gimbals let one airframe cover long-endurance overwatch, indoor clearing, search and rescue, and mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackpack-portable, US-built ISR. Blue UAS Cleared, AES-256 encrypted, airborne in under 90 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlue UAS Cleared and NDAA compliant, with TAA compliance and a US Air Force ATO granted: eligible for DoD, federal, and grant-funded SLED procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned, sourced, and manufactured in the United States on an auditable supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 55 minutes of endurance on the Recon rotor set, or 32 minutes with the shrouded rotors installed for indoor and confined-space flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnder 37 dBA at 25 meters: the aircraft is effectively imperceptible by sight or sound beyond 50 meters, which is what makes persistent covert overwatch practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTri-sensor gimbal with dual 4K Sony IMX334 sensors, an uncooled VOx thermal core, and 48x combined zoom (72° to 1.5° HFOV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-light performance below 0.01 lux for near-dark operations without illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAES-256 encryption on all communications and on stored data, with bonded tamper-resistant construction and no off-board data transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelectable radio: 2.4\/5.8 GHz or 1.8 GHz, with frequency hopping, adaptive modulation, and 1, 2, 4, or 8 MHz bandwidth to work through congested spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRedundant triple GNSS plus VIO and optical flow for position hold indoors and in GPS-denied environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eField-swappable gimbal and magnetic battery change: reconfigure the aircraft in minutes without tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen architecture ground control: Vantage Vision2 GCS plus QGC, DroneSense, ATAK, and RAS-A compliant systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 MOLLE-compatible field case rated to MIL-STD-810G, surviving a 90 kg crush load and a 1-meter drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUser-selectable Remote ID, automated and manual launch and recovery, return-to-home, orbit and go-to modes, and autonomous mission planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue UAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn the Blue UAS Cleared List\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNDAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliant: free of covered foreign components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Force ATO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned, sourced, and built in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES-256 on all communications and stored data, no remote data transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser-selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEligible buyers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoD, federal civilian agencies, state and local government, public safety, Part 107 commercial operators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuadcopter, folding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirframe weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e710 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg in field case (full system with GCS under 2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,300 cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup to launch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 90 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flight time (Recon rotors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flight time (shrouded rotors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m\/s (72 km\/h, 45 mph)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax climb rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 km (28 mi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWind rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 65 km\/h (35 kt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to 45°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoustic signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 37 dBA at 25 m, inaudible at 50 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54 (aircraft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGimbal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-axis stabilized, field-swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGimbal pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+30° to -90°, user controllable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEO sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 4K Sony IMX334, 8 MP stills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K or 1080p MPEG-4, up to 30 fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48x combined optical and digital (72° to 1.5° HFOV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncooled VOx LWIR, 320 × 240p or 640 × 480p, 65 mK sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-light threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 0.01 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigation and autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant triple GNSS, VIO, optical flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS-denied flight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported via VIO and optical positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObstacle sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownward-facing lidar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, semi-automated, and fully autonomous, with orbit, go-to, return-to-home, and failsafe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio and control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4\/5.8 GHz or 1.8 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, or 8 MHz selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLink technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency hopping with adaptive modulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLink range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 km with directional antenna, 4 km with standard antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-range transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVantage Vision2 GCS (7 in, 1080p, 2,500 nit sunlight-readable display, 625 g, IP54, 4 hr runtime); also QGC, DroneSense, ATAK, RAS-A compliant systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 GB internal plus removable 256 GB microSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVesper Endurance 84 Wh, magnetic quick-swap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67, MOLLE compatible, MIL-STD-810G, 90 kg crush load, 1 m drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesper is a modular platform. Select the combination that matches your mission and spectrum environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadio band.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4\/5.8 GHz for general use, or 1.8 GHz where lower-frequency propagation and less-congested spectrum matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal resolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 × 240p, or 640 × 480p for longer detection ranges and finer thermal detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor set.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recon rotors for maximum endurance and the lowest acoustic signature, or shrouded rotors for indoor flight and contact tolerance. Both sets install without tools, so most operators carry both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate payloads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Photogrammetry-optimized gimbal for mapping deliverables, or an extreme low-light monochrome sensor for near-total darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gain directional antenna for extended link range, and a tether kit for persistent stationary overwatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTactical teams needing pre-entry reconnaissance and overwatch on high-risk warrant service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaw enforcement running covert surveillance where an audible or visible aircraft would compromise the operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrections and facility security conducting perimeter and yard monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSearch and rescue teams working at night or in heavy cover with thermal and low-light imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFederal agencies and DoD units required to buy from the Blue UAS Cleared List\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical infrastructure and utility operators with NDAA compliance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs the Vesper Blue UAS Cleared?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. Vesper is on the Blue UAS Cleared List, the vetted shortlist of small drones approved for DoD and federal use. It is also NDAA and TAA compliant and has been granted a US Air Force ATO, and it is designed, sourced, and built in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Recon and shrouded rotor sets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Recon set is optimized for endurance and the lowest possible acoustic signature, giving up to 55 minutes of flight time. The shrouded set encloses the rotors so the aircraft tolerates contact with walls, doorframes, and ceilings, which is what you want for interior clearing and confined spaces. Flight time drops to roughly 32 minutes with the shrouds installed. Both swap without tools in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eShould I choose 2.4\/5.8 GHz or 1.8 GHz?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e2.4\/5.8 GHz is the general-purpose choice and works well in most environments. 1.8 GHz is worth selecting when you routinely operate in congested spectrum or need better propagation through structures and terrain. Both configurations use frequency hopping with adaptive modulation and selectable 1 to 8 MHz bandwidth. If you are unsure which fits your operating environment, ask us before ordering: the radio is specified at build time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan it fly indoors or without GPS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. Vesper combines redundant triple GNSS with visual inertial odometry and optical flow, so it holds position indoors and in GPS-denied environments. Pair that with the shrouded rotor set for interior reconnaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow quiet is it in practice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnder 37 dBA at 25 meters. Vantage rates the aircraft as effectively unseen and inaudible beyond 50 meters, which is the basis for its use in covert surveillance and persistent overwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat software can I fly it with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eVesper ships with the Vantage Vision2 ground control station and uses an open architecture, so it also works with QGroundControl, DroneSense, ATAK, and RAS-A compliant ground control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow is my data protected?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll communications and all data stored on the aircraft are AES-256 encrypted, the airframe uses bonded tamper-resistant construction, and the system does not transmit data off-board. Footage and stills are written to 64 GB of internal storage plus a removable 256 GB microSD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a license to fly this drone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the United States, commercial operation requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Public safety agencies may instead operate under a Certificate of Authorization or public aircraft rules depending on the mission. Remote ID broadcast is user-selectable on this aircraft to accommodate authorized operations. 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