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DSLRPros Vantage Robotics Trace UAV Public Safety Bundle: Hand-Launched Nano UAV With Encrypted EO/IR Surveillance
Public safety agencies have long faced a straightforward problem with aerial ISR: the platforms capable enough to do the job are too large, too expensive, and too slow to deploy in time-critical situations. The Vantage Robotics Trace UAV Public Safety Bundle solves that problem at 153 grams.
This American-made nano UAV delivers a 2-axis stabilized 48MP electro-optical and 320p infrared imaging system, AES-256 encrypted communications, and 360Β° obstacle avoidance in an airframe that hand-launches in under 30 seconds and fits in a cargo pocket. DoD Blue UAS Cleared and NDAA compliant, Trace is procurement-ready for law enforcement, fire, and emergency response agencies at every level of government.
Key Features and Benefits
- 48MP EO camera: autofocus f/1.8 lens supports 25Γ digital zoom for target identification.
- 320p thermal sensor: uncooled VOx IR with 24Β° field of view for low-light surveillance.
- Operational endurance: up to 30 minutes flight time on included Standard Batteries.
- Encrypted range: 6 km LOS with AES-256 encryption and automatic channel hopping.
- Obstacle avoidance: 360Β° laser sensing supports indoor and confined-space flight operations.
- GPS-denied control: visual inertial odometry with scene illumination maintains indoor stability.
- Acoustic stealth: platform is unseen and inaudible at 30 feet against terrain or sky.
- Rapid deployment: foldable airframe hand-launches from IP67 field case in 30 seconds.
- Wind tolerance: stable and controlled in sustained field winds up to 25 knots.
- Compliance: Blue UAS Cleared, NDAA compliant, AES-256 encrypted with secure boot.
The Public Safety Bundle is a complete operational system. The Trace aircraft pairs with the Wisp EO/IR gimbal and the Vision2 ground control station a 7-inch, 2,500 nit sunlight-readable display purpose-built for field operatorsΒ along with two Standard Batteries, chargers, propeller guards, spare rotors, an IP67 field case, and a transport case.
With up to 30 minutes of operational flight time and a 6 km line-of-sight encrypted range, the bundle gives a single officer persistent aerial awareness over a wide operational area without ground support, a vehicle mount, or a second crew member.
Nano Form Factor, No Compromise on Mission Capability
The Trace is not a scaled-down consumer platform β it is a ground-up ISR airframe engineered to meet the sensor, security, and survivability requirements of government and law enforcement operations. The f/1.8 autofocus lens and 2-axis gimbal stabilization maintain a clean, usable image at full 25Γ zoom regardless of wind or operator movement.
AES-256 encryption covers every data path: communications, video stream, and stored files and the no-remote-data-connect architecture ensures mission data never leaves the operator's network. At 153 grams, Trace falls below the FAA's intrinsically safe weight threshold, which expands the operational envelope for agencies deploying in populated or sensitive environments where heavier platforms carry greater legal and safety risk.
Compatibility and System Integration
- Vision2 GCS: purpose-built controller with 7 in display, 4-hour battery, NDAA and TAA compliant.
- Wisp EO/IR gimbal: 2-axis stabilized, 320p IR standard, field-upgradeable to 640Γ480 thermal.
- ATAK: native compatibility feeds live video and position data into tactical operating pictures.
- Kutta KTAC and S20 TE: supported C2 alternatives for agencies with existing Kutta deployments.
- Tomahawk Mimic and Grip GCS: additional compatible ground control options for operator preference.
- QGC, WMI, and RAC2: compatible mission planning and flight management software platforms.
- MAVLink and RAS-A: open protocol compliance for interoperability in mixed-fleet environments.
Applications and Use Cases
- Law enforcement overwatch: sustained aerial awareness supports patrol, pursuit, and scene management.
- Search and rescue: dual EO/IR sensors locate subjects across darkness, smoke, and dense terrain.
- Pre-entry reconnaissance: covert acoustic profile enables undetected structure and perimeter assessment.
- Indoor and structure ops: 360Β° avoidance and GPS-denied stability support safe interior navigation.
- Incident command: live feeds integrate with ATAK for real-time situational awareness at command level.
- Evidence documentation: 48MP stills and 4K MPEG-4 video provide forensic-grade aerial records.
- Perimeter containment: perch-and-stare capability sustains observation posts without continuous flight.
For public safety agencies that need aerial ISR capability now β not after a lengthy procurement cycle, not after crew training, and not after sourcing a support vehicle β the Vantage Robotics Trace Public Safety Bundle delivers a complete, compliant, and immediately deployable system. It is the platform that goes where larger drones cannot, operates where GPS is unavailable, and returns data that holds up in any operational debrief.
DSLRPros has supported professional UAV operators across public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure for decades, and the Vantage Robotics Trace represents the kind of purpose-built American capability that belongs in that lineup.
Order the Trace Public Safety Bundle through DSLRPros and receive the complete system with the product expertise, configuration support, and service infrastructure that field operators depend on.
Contact DSLRPros today to get your unit ordered and in the field.
















