French Army Presents NX70 Reconnaissance Micro-Drone at Eurosatory 2024.

At Eurosatory 2024, the French Army presented the NX70 drone from the manufacturer Novadem. This advanced aerial intelligence tool offers soldiers reliable reconnaissance capabilities both day and night. The NX70, a true multi-role micro-drone, incorporates the latest technological advancements, providing unique characteristics in its category.
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This versatile micro-drone can conduct observations day and night, in both tethered and untethered configurations (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

The NX70 features a flight autonomy of up to 45 minutes and a lightweight design of only 1 kg. Its operational range extends up to 5 kilometers, and it is equipped with an HD bi-spectral payload, enabling high-definition imaging. Additionally, the drone is designed to operate in all weather conditions and has encrypted digital transmissions, ensuring secure communications.

This versatile micro-drone can conduct observations day and night, in both tethered and untethered configurations. It can also transport and deploy various devices, including medical kits, smoke grenades, and radio frequency jammers, making it the only multi-role micro-drone dedicated to defense purposes. The NX70’s tactical transport case, which includes two drones, ensures high availability and can be deployed in less than a minute, providing immediate reconnaissance within a 5 km radius. Its 45-minute endurance makes it the most efficient solution in its category.

The NX70’s ground control station is modular, with a detachable data link transmitter, allowing the drone to be piloted from inside or outside a vehicle. The ground control software ensures the accuracy of gathered information through 3D terrain mapping, enhancing the reliability of reconnaissance data. Notably, to maximize data security, no information is stored onboard the drone.

The technical specifications of the NX70 highlight its compact design, both folded and unfolded. Its takeoff weight remains minimal at 1 kg, and it can withstand winds up to 65 km/h and temperatures ranging from -15 to +45 degrees Celsius. The drone's navigation system includes automatic navigation features such as Waypoint, GoTo, GoHome, and automatic vehicle tracking or convoy opening. Its integrated avionics support high-level flight control and automatic emergency procedures, with full digital transmission of video and data, encrypted using AES 256 bits.

The NX70 has dual frequency bands (ISM 2.4GHz / MIL 2.3GHz) for data and video broadcasting. Its payload includes a high-resolution EO day camera with dual focal zoom and a thermal camera with impressive sensitivity. The associated equipment enhances the drone's functionality, including a compact GCI touch interface for mission control, a backpack for easy transportation, and a tethered power supply for continuous operation.