Rocket Deployed Surveillance Systems

Rocket Lab specializes in the development of rapidly deployed surveillance systems. These UAV systems combine our extensive knowledge in rocket propulsion and aerospace design with sophisticated electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on ease of use, small form factors and high levels of functionality. These innovative, low-cost and flexible systems are designed to accommodate commercial, civilian and government mission requirements. The key advantages of Rocket Lab surveillance systems include:

• Rocket launched for rapid on-target surveillance
• Easily deployable in high-pressure, hostile environments
• Real-time imagery/sensory data to provide instant situational awareness
• Direct intelligence link to operator, as well as to network
• Low mass and form factor
• Low cost

Current programs include:

• Instant Eyes – Lightweight, rocket launched, miniature UAV
• Blue Bolt – Rapid response, long range, rocket launched UAV
• Micro/Nano Satellite system for rapid ISR capabilities

Instant Eyes

Instant Eyes™ is a patrnership between L2 Aerospace and Rocket Lab established to develop a small, lightweight, rapidly deployed hand launched rocket UAV system, which provides almost instantaneous situational awareness and is particularly useful for urban and built-up environments. This is achieved by providing high resolution imagery to mobile devices and networks within seconds of activation. The unit consists of a small rocket system which is launched from a handheld tube.