Rugged man-portable quadcopter for military, public-safety and commercial ISR, with stabilized dual EO/IR imaging, ~50 min endurance and encrypted datalink. Built by Aeryon Labs (Canada), acquired by FLIR in 2019; succeeded by the SkyRanger R70.
| Country | Canada |
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| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | VTOL quadcopter sUAS |
| Role | ISR / reconnaissance |
| Class | Small UAS |
| Classification | Group 1 sUAS |
| Mission | ISR, Reconnaissance, Public safety |
| Datalink | Encrypted digital radio |
| Variants | SkyRanger R60, R80, R70 |
| Notable partners | Teledyne FLIR (parent) |
| Operators | Military and law-enforcement agencies |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 5 |
| Combat-proven | Unknown |
| Export status | Exported (allied) |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 50 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 50 |
| Standard sensors | Dual EO/IR |
| Production status | In service |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4500 |