SkyRanger R70 is a tactical UAV designed for multi-mission use, combining high payload flexibility, advanced autonomy, and rugged reliability in extreme conditions.

# Teledyne FLIR SkyRanger R70 – Multi-Mission Tactical UAV

The SkyRanger R70 by Teledyne FLIR is a robust tactical unmanned aerial vehicle built for demanding missions in military, security, and industrial sectors. With a carbon fiber/magnesium airframe rated to IP-54/MIL-STD-810G, it combines durability, performance, and flexibility for reconnaissance, inspection, and payload delivery tasks. Operable at altitudes up to 15,000 ft MSL, it withstands sustained winds of 65 km/h and gusts up to 90 km/h, across temperature extremes from −20 °C to 50 °C.

Key Capabilities & Use Cases

• High Payload Flexibility: Can carry up to 3.5 kg of payload using its Payload Development Kit, enabling integration of EO/IR cameras, delivery modules, specialised sensors or communication gear.

• Flight Endurance & Range: Offers over 40 minutes of standard flight time, extendable to about 59 minutes with XL battery packs. Radio link range is up to 8 km with standard base station setups.

• Speed & Flight Performance: Typical cruise or ground-speed up to 50 km/h, ascent about 4 m/s, descent around 3 m/s, and rapid deployment time (set up in under 5 minutes).

• Environmental Robustness: Certified for IP-54 ingress protection, tested under MIL-STD-810G; able to operate in off-axis comms or GPS-denied settings thanks to dual navigation systems and situational awareness payloads.

Applications

The R70 is ideal for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, public safety and search & rescue, and logistic/payload delivery missions in remote or contested environments. Its modular architecture makes it future-proof for evolving mission requirements.