Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Black Recon Autonomous Micro-UAS at Eurosatory
Teledyne FLIR Defense has officially announced the Black Recon autonomous micro unmanned aircraft system at the Eurosatory international defense exhibition. Designed for integration with military vehicles or fixed installations, the system enables crew members to launch, operate, recover, and recharge up to three UAS without dismounting, providing continuous wireless reconnaissance capability.

Highlights
- Teledyne FLIR Defense officially launched the Black Recon autonomous micro-UAS at Eurosatory, the international land defense exhibition.
- Black Recon supports up to three UAS and allows crew members to launch, operate, recover, and recharge drones without dismounting from their vehicle.
- The system provides continuous, tether-free aerial reconnaissance for both military vehicles and fixed installations.
- Black Recon is designed to reduce personnel exposure to battlefield threats through fully autonomous launch and recovery operations.
- Teledyne FLIR Defense is a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, specializing in thermal imaging, sensors, and unmanned systems for global military markets.
Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Black Recon Autonomous Micro-UAS at Eurosatory
Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has officially announced the availability of the Black Recon micro unmanned aircraft system at Eurosatory, the international land defense and security exhibition. The autonomously launched micro-UAS is designed to deliver continuous, tether-free reconnaissance from military vehicles or fixed installations.
Vehicle-Integrated Design Keeps Crews Aboard
Black Recon has been purpose-built for vehicle integration, allowing crew members to launch, operate, recover, and recharge up to three unmanned aerial systems (UAS) without ever leaving their platform. This design philosophy significantly reduces personnel exposure to battlefield threats while maintaining uninterrupted aerial surveillance capability.
Intended Use Cases
The Black Recon system is suited to a range of military mission profiles, including:
- Military vehicle reconnaissance: Mounted on armored or tactical vehicles to provide real-time aerial surveillance of routes ahead or on the flanks of a convoy.
- Fixed-position monitoring: Deployed at bases or forward observation posts to conduct persistent aerial reconnaissance over a designated area.
- Rapid situational awareness: Autonomous operating workflows accelerate the speed at which forces can acquire battlefield intelligence.
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense is the defense-focused division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, with a long-standing focus on thermal imaging, sensors, and unmanned systems. The division provides advanced detection and surveillance solutions to military and security markets worldwide.
The formal launch of Black Recon marks Teledyne FLIR Defense's latest move in the autonomous micro-UAS space and is expected to play a significant role in modern battlefield environments where low probability of intercept and persistent intelligence-gathering are paramount.
Source: Official announcement by Teledyne FLIR Defense at Eurosatory.
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