The Mantis i45 as a dramatic leap in small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) image resolution and approaches capabilities

We are all unanimous that, the higher resolution imagery also aids in target analysis, positive identification and better enables operators to identify threats. 

 Mantis i45.

Henceforth, the new Mantis i45 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) gimbal payload designed for AeroVironment Puma™ AE (All Environment) small unmanned aircraft systems, for both commercial and military applications embarks many enhancements, offering inter alia a wide range of night-time solutions, from low-light near-infrared (NIR) to long wave infrared (LWIR) imagers.

Overall, it brings up: dual-color cameras (wide and narrow views); improved IR imagery; new low-light camera; high-power illuminator; 50-times zoom in EO; optional on-board storage of high definition video and high-resolution stills; and a dedicated on-board image processor.