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Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Black Recon™ Autonomous Micro-Drone
arrow_backTo the overview30 July 2026 | Teledyne FLIR Defense
— Autonomous launch, recovery, and recharge from military vehicles and fixed installations
— Three-drone rotation provides persistent surveillance and real-time targeting data in contested environments
Designed for vehicle integration, Black Recon allows crews to launch, operate, recover, and recharge up to three unmanned aerial systems without leaving their platform, reducing risk and accelerating decision-making.
“Black Recon represents a major step forward in integrated reconnaissance for ground forces,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, President of Teledyne Defense and Aerospace Group. “By bringing autonomous launch, recovery, and recharging directly to the vehicle, we give operators persistent situational awareness, faster access to actionable intel, and greater protection in high-tempo missions.”
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Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems to the U.S. government and allied nations for more than 45 years.
Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges.
As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime domains.
We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives.
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