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Base built slots
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Fibre-optic drone
INFINIX FOD
In development
Fiber-Optic Electric UAV System
A fibre-optic guided FPV UAV system for Army and defence forces operating in RF-denied, GPS-denied and high-EW environments. A physical fibre link between drone and operator provides command, control and low-latency video without RF emissions.
At a glance
Key specifications.
- Guidance
- Fibre-optic physical linkStatus: Listed.
- Range variants
- 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 kmStatus: Listed.
- RF emission
- NilStatus: Listed.
- Status: Tested. Verified in INFINIX testing, as stated in the datasheet.
- Status: Estimated. Estimated or projected. Not yet verified.
- Status: Listed. Stated in the INFINIX datasheet. Not independently verified.
- Status: To be confirmed. To be confirmed with INFINIX INC.
Datasheet
Full specifications.
General
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UAV type | Electric FPV | Status: Listed. |
| Guidance | Fibre-optic physical link | Status: Listed. |
| RF emission | Nil | Status: Listed. |
| EW resistance | Fully immune (as stated in datasheet) | Status: Listed. |
| Launch method | Hand / rail / vehicle-mounted | Status: Listed. |
Configurations
4 configurations.
FOD-5
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 5 km | Status: Listed. |
| Max payload | 0.5–0.8 kg | Status: Listed. |
| Profile | Urban and close-quarters operations | Status: Listed. |
FOD-10
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 10 km | Status: Listed. |
| Max payload | 0.8–1.2 kg | Status: Listed. |
| Profile | Forward operations, tactical ISR | Status: Listed. |
FOD-15
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 15 km | Status: Listed. |
| Max payload | 1.2–1.5 kg | Status: Listed. |
| Profile | EW-contested zones | Status: Listed. |
FOD-20
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 20 km | Status: Listed. |
| Max payload | Up to 2.0 kg | Status: Listed. |
| Profile | Long-range operations | Status: Listed. |
Use cases
Applications & operation.
Applications
- Border & perimeter security
- Urban operations support
- Operations in EW-contested environments
- Real-time ISR
Deployment
- Man-portable infantry deployment
- Vehicle-mounted operations
Environment
Desert, plains and urban terrain; dust, light rain and high temperature.
Anatomy
Parts & functions.
Part 02 / 09
149.2MM TUBE
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Part 03 / 09
Top cover
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Motor and arm holder, CF pipes
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Wing and arm holder 2, CF pipe 8mm
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Main Wing slim slot
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Motor
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Spool 15km 350mm
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Propellers
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Product information on this website is based on supplied project documents and may describe prototypes, development configurations, or estimated performance. Confirm current specifications, test status, regulatory approvals, and availability directly with INFINIX INC.
Related
Related platforms.
INFINIX ASTRA
A fibre-optic guided electric fixed-wing UAV system for surveillance and loitering missions in EW-contested, GPS-denied and RF-denied environments. A physical fibre link carries command, control and payload data without radio or satellite communications.
- Fibre-optic physical link (Listed Guidance)
- 30–50 km (fibre-limited) (Listed Range)
- Up to 2 kg (Listed Payload)