Lightener mini-uncrewed aerial vehicle

The Lightener was an advanced short-range, miniature uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) system designed for missions such as urban warfare, anti-terrorism, strategic installations security, law enforcement and tactical reconnaissance. It was entirely autonomous and could be effectively operated by a single person.

The unique airframe design featured an offset fuselage and combined sensor and propulsion module, with the large battery pack located in the forward lower airframe to...