Vantage Robotics Trace UAV (2.4GHz) Public Safety Bundle: Covert Aerial Intelligence in a Pocket-Sized Platform

The Vantage Robotics Trace is a military-grade nano UAV built for field operators who need reliable aerial intelligence without the logistical burden of larger systems. Weighing just 153 grams and folding down to fit in a standard cargo pocket, Trace deploys in under 30 seconds and delivers stabilized 48MP electro-optical and 320p infrared imaging from a platform that is unseen and inaudible at 30 feet.

Designed, sourced, and built in the USA, it carries DoD Blue UAS Cleared and NDAA compliant status — a non-negotiable baseline for public safety and government operations.

Key Features and Benefits

• 48MP EO imaging: 25× digital zoom delivers 2.7° HFOV for precise target identification.
• Thermal imaging: 320×240 uncooled VOx IR sensor covers a 24° field of view.
• Flight endurance: up to 30 minutes operational time on included Standard Batteries.
• LOS range: 6 km line-of-sight with AES-256 encrypted, auto channel-hopping link.
• 360° obstacle avoidance: laser-assisted sensing enables safe indoor and confined-space flight.
• GPS-denied ops: visual position control with scene illumination maintains stability indoors.
• Covert profile: platform remains unseen and inaudible at 30 feet against terrain.
• Rapid deployment: foldable airframe deploys from field case in under 30 seconds.
• Wind tolerance: operational in sustained winds up to 25 knots in the field.
• Secure by design: AES-256 encryption, secure boot, and no remote data transmission.

Where conventional small drones compromise on sensor performance or operational security, Trace holds the line on both. The Wisp EO/IR gimbal provides 2-axis stabilization, 25× digital zoom, and full thermal capability in a package that fits in the palm of a hand.

With up to 30 minutes of operational flight time on the included Standard Batteries and 6 km line-of-sight range, Trace gives ground teams persistent eyes overhead without requiring a vehicle, a case, or a crew.

Operational Persistence in a Sub-200-Gram Airframe

Trace is engineered for missions where size is a liability and compromise is not an option. At 153 grams, it clears the FAA's intrinsically safe weight threshold — meaning operators can deploy it in more environments, around more people, without the risk calculus that applies to heavier platforms.

The 2-axis stabilized Wisp gimbal holds a clean image through wind and movement, and the autofocus f/1.8 lens ensures detail is preserved whether the operator is hovering at altitude or threading a narrow corridor. With AES-256 encryption on all communications and storage, and no remote data connect, mission data stays on the network it belongs to.

Compatibility and System Integration

• Vision2 GCS: 7 in, 2,500 nit sunlight-readable display with 4-hour battery life.
• Vantage Wisp gimbal: 2-axis EO/IR payload with 320p IR, upgradeable to 640×480.
• Kutta KTAC and S20 TE: compatible ground control station alternatives for expanded C2.
• Tomahawk Mimic and Grip GCS: additional compatible controller options for operator flexibility.
• ATAK integration: supports Android Team Awareness Kit for tactical situational awareness.
• QGC, WMI, and RAC2: compatible GCS software platforms for mission management.
• MAVLink and RAS-A: compliant communication protocols for interoperability with existing systems.

Applications and Use Cases

• Public safety overwatch: provides persistent aerial awareness for law enforcement operations.
• Search and rescue: thermal and EO sensors locate subjects in low-visibility or night conditions.
• Tactical reconnaissance: covert profile enables undetected pre-entry intelligence gathering.
• Indoor operations: 360° obstacle avoidance supports safe flight in structures and confined spaces.
• Perimeter security: perch-and-stare capability sustains observation without continuous flight.
• Incident command support: real-time video feeds ATAK and GCS displays for command awareness.
• Infrastructure inspection: 25× zoom and 4K video capture detailed imagery of hard-to-reach assets.

The Vantage Robotics Trace fills a capability gap that no other platform in its weight class reliably closes, persistent, encrypted, stabilized aerial intelligence that an operator can carry in a pocket and deploy alone in under 30 seconds. For public safety teams operating in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Trace is the platform that shows up ready.

DSLRPros has been equipping professional UAV operators for decades and understands what it takes to deploy the right tool on the right mission. When you order the Vantage Robotics Trace Public Safety Bundle through DSLRPros, you get the full system—aircraft, Wisp gimbal, Vision2 GCS, batteries, chargers, propeller guards, field case, and transport case—backed by the product knowledge and support infrastructure that keeps operators in the field.

Contact DSLRPros today to configure your Trace bundle or discuss fleet procurement.