LYNX

Leading performance in a small package. Two-hour endurance meets VTOL convenience.

CONOPS OVERVIEW

Vertical Takeoff and Landing

Launch and recover from anywhere, no runway required
Simple, robust, and proven quadplane design
Fully autonomous with optional pilot modes

Modular Payloads

Dedicated, CG-centric payload bay
ISR and mapping payloads available

Long Endurance

Highly tuned electric propulsion provides 2 hours of endurance
Inaudible from 400 ft

Simple Logistics

Compact group 1 system
Man portable and airline checkable
UN compliant cartridge batteries

Experience Driven Design

Since 2013, Lynx has evolved from a decade of refinement, driven by customer input and in-house operations at SpektreWorks. As both operator and innovator, we continuously improve the platform based on real-world use.

Made in the USA, each Lynx is meticulously built with proprietary in-house components and those from trusted NDAA-compliant suppliers.

Lynx Specs

2 Hours

Endurance

1.3 lbs

Payload

10 lbs

Max Weight

7.5 ft

Wingspan

GIS Content

Capture images in stunning detail with sub-inch per pixel Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) to create a wide variety of GIS content. Geo-referenced imagery is compatible with popular photogrammetric software options such as Pix4D and Agisoft Metashape.

Portable Performance

Lynx boasts a compact design and tool-less assembly, making it highly portable. With its packed size of just 5 cubic feet, it’s suitable for transit in a small car and as checked baggage on airlines.

Optimized Propulsion

Meticulously tuned VTOL propulsion offers industry-leading transitions, flexible takeoff and landing capabilities, and a proven quadplane design with separate propulsion for optimized performance and failsafes.

Navigate with Confidence

With streamlined mission planning, enhanced safety features, and an intuitive interface, Swift GCS software is the preferred choice for UAS control. Say goodbye to clunky alternatives and navigate with confidence using Swift GCS.

Mapping Capabilites

Survey-Grade GPS

Precision GPS hardware is standard on every aircraft, with the option for Post-Processed Kinematics (PPK) available for applications requiring centimeter-level accuracy.

Large Area Coverage

Map more area than competing VTOL or multicopter drones by levaraging Lynx’s two hour flight time and interchangeable camera payloads.

High Resolution

Geo-referenced imagery is compatible with popular photogrammetric software options such as Pix4D and Agisoft Metashape.

Mapping Specs

0.7 in/px

GSD

1100 Acres

Coverage at 400 ft

1.4 in

Absolute Accuracy RMSE

PPK

Survey GPS

ISR and Mapping Payloads

Trillium HD25-LV

Trillium’s HD25 is a compact, stabilized gimbal providing 720p HD video output for ISR missions. It features a high-definition visible camera with 3x zoom and an optional IR camera for thermal imaging. The HD25 offers precise geopointing and target tracking.

Weight: 360 g
IR: 640×480
IR Zoom: n/a
EO: 1280 x 720
EO Zoom: 3x digital lossless
Pan: 360° continuous
Stabilization: < 200 µrad

Trillium HD25-XV

The HD25-XV is the EO only version of the LV but in the same compact, stabilized gimbal providing 720p HD video output for daytime ISR missions. It features a high-definition visible camera with 3x zoom. The HD25 offers precise geopointing and target tracking.

Weight: 340 g
IR: n/a
IR Zoom: n/a
EO: 1280 x 720
EO Zoom: 3x digital lossless
Pan: 360° continuous
Stabilization: < 200 µrad

NextVision NightHawk2-UZ

The NightHawk2-UZ is a dual EO/IR stabilized gimbal for long range observation and ISR missions. It features a high-definition visible camera with 20x optical zoom and an HD IR camera for increased thermal detail. The NightHawk offers precise geopointing and multi-target tracking.

Weight: 350 g
IR: 1280 x 720
IR Zoom: 4x digital
EO: 1280 x 720
EO Zoom: 20x + 2x digital
Pan: 360° continuous
Stabilization: < 70 µrad

NextVision NightHawk2

The NightHawk2 is a dual EO/IR stabilized gimbal for observation and ISR missions. It features a high-definition visible camera with 20x optical zoom and a 640 IR camera. The NightHawk offers precise geopointing and multi-target tracking.

Weight: 250 g
IR: 640 x 480
IR Zoom: 4x digital
EO: 1280 x 720
EO Zoom: 20x + 2x digital
Pan: +/- 180°
Stabilization: < 70 µrad

NextVision Colibri2

The Colibri2 is a dual EO-IR stabilized gimbal for day and night use. Weighing in at just 180 grams, it is highly optimized for SWAP sensitive applications.

Weight: 180 g
IR: 640 x 480
IR Zoom: 4x digital
EO: 1280 x 720
EO Zoom: 20x + 2x digital
Pan: +/- 180°
Stabilization: < 100 µrad

Sony ILX-LR1

The ILX-LR1 is a professional camera with a 61.0 effective megapixel, full-frame image sensor, interchangeable E-mount lenses, and full remote operation designed specifically for industrial UAS mapping applications.

Weight: 243 g
Lens: E-Mount
Sensor: Full Frame
Shutter: Global
Resolution: 60 MP
GSD at 300 ft: 0.39 in/px
GSD at 400 ft: 0.52 in/px

Sony a6000

The a6000 is a versatile camera with a 24 megapixel, APS-C image sensor, and interchangeable E-mount lenses for mapping applications. The a6000 offers the best value for a mapping payload and has been the dependable choice for years.

Weight: 343 g
Lens: E-Mount
Sensor: APS-C
Shutter: Rolling
Resolution: 24 MP
GSD at 300 ft: 0.7 in/px
GSD at 400 ft: 0.94 in/px

MicaSense RedEdge-P

A single-camera solution for synchronized capture of calibrated highresolution multispectral and RGB imagery, with an optimized FOV and capture rate for efficient flights. Its five narrow multispectral bands with scientific-grade filters make it the perfect camera for calculating multiple vegetation indices and composites.

Weight: 350 g
Shutter: Global
RGB Resolution: 5.1 MP
MS Resolution: 1.6 MP
RGB GSD at 400 ft: 1.57 in/px
MS GSD at 400 ft: 3.03 in/px

Tech Specs

FW Performance

Propulsion

Electric

Endurance

2 hrs

Cruise

33 kts

Ceiling

15,000 ft

VTOL Performance