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Thales Spy'Arrow

Thales · France

Ultra-compact hand-launched micro/nano reconnaissance UAV from Thales (~40 cm length, 54 cm wingspan, ~500 g) for short-range close reconnaissance at the soldier level. Distinct from the larger Spy'Ranger.

CountryFrance
SubcategoryNano / Micro
SubtypeHand-launched nano/micro reconnaissance UAV
RoleClose ISR / reconnaissance
ClassificationNano/micro UAV
MissionReconnaissance, Close surveillance
DatalinkRadio link
MTOW (kg)0.5
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)0.4
PropulsionElectric
Wingspan (m)0.54
Launch methodHand-launched
Autonomy levelSemi-autonomous
Recovery methodBelly landing
Standard sensorsEO camera
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelSemi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop)
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²), RF-emitting
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.thalesgroup.com