AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance

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AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has launched the Mantis™ i23 D, a high-performance daytime imaging payload system designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) at extended ranges. The lightweight system features dual 18 MP electro-optical sensors with a 24X digital zoom, enhancing target detection capability by more than four times compared to its predecessor. The Mantis i23 D enables operation at greater aircraft standoff distances, improving situational awareness and reducing detection risk during missions. This upgrade is compatible with the Raven® B small unmanned aircraft.

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• Launch of Mantis i23 D enhances ISR capabilities significantly.
• Provides over four times improved target detection compared to the previous model.
• Lightweight design (13.4 ounces) maintains ruggedness and allows for quick payload swapping.

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• Mantis i23 D is a compact, high-performance daytime imaging payload system for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations at an extended range
• Features 24X digital zoom video for extended ISR without compromising image quality
• Payload provides 50 percent wider HFOV and more than four times the target detection capability over the current Mantis i23 for improved situational awareness

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced Mantis™ i23 D, a multi-sensor daytime imaging payload compatible with the Raven® B small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS). An enhanced daylight variant of its predecessor, the Mantis i23, Mantis i23 D maintains its ruggedized design and utilizes the same modular interface to allow for quick and simple swapping between payloads with no software updates required to the avionics or ground control systems.

The Mantis i23 D daytime imaging payload system allows operators to capture ISR at a greater aircraft standoff distance without compromising image quality. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

At 13.4 ounces (380 grams), the ultralight imaging system features dual 18 MP electro-optical sensors and class-leading 24X digital zoom, providing four times improved target detection over the current Mantis i23 payload during daytime missions. Through its advanced suite of sensors, extended zoom capability, onboard processing and digital imaging stabilization, the Mantis i23 D payload allows operators to increase aircraft standoff distance without compromising image quality.

“With the introduction of the next-generation Mantis payload, we have expanded the capabilities and adoption of the combat-proven Raven SUAS,” said Charles Dean, AeroVironment vice president of global business development, sales and marketing. “Customers can now operate their Raven systems at a greater standoff distance than before, enabling eyes-on-target from several kilometers away and reducing the risk of the target detecting or hearing the SUAS overhead.”

To learn more about Mantis i23 D and AeroVironment’s expansive Mantis product line of micro-gimbals, visit: www.avinc.com/uas/payloads.

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can proceed with certainty. Headquartered in Virginia, AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems and serves defense, government and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.

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AeroVironment, Inc.

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Mark Boyer

For AeroVironment, Inc.

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Source: AeroVironment, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Mantis i23 D launched by AeroVironment?

The Mantis i23 D is a compact, high-performance daytime imaging payload system designed for ISR operations, featuring dual 18 MP sensors and 24X digital zoom.

How does the Mantis i23 D improve target detection?

It provides more than four times the target detection capability of the previous Mantis i23, enhancing operational effectiveness.

What advantages does the Mantis i23 D offer for military operations?

It allows for greater aircraft standoff distance, improving situational awareness and reducing the risk of detection.

Which drone models is the Mantis i23 D compatible with?

The Mantis i23 D is compatible with the Raven B small unmanned aircraft system.

What is the weight of the Mantis i23 D imaging system?

The Mantis i23 D weighs 13.4 ounces (380 grams), making it an ultralight imaging system.