Leonardo DRS' STAG-8 tactical gimbal family has been designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Army's Future Tactical UAS program, offering superior Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) performance and best-in-class gyro stabilization in a modular SWaP-optimized and MOSA-oriented design.
Featuring an on-board edge computing module for advanced image processing, the STAG8 family is capable of multi-mode target tracking, and utilizes an integrated GPS-aided INS for precise geolocation. The gimbals support Ethernet control and output dual HD-capable H.264 video streams with MISB metadata.
The open-architecture design and common platform base allow for interoperability and deliver the same precision pointing and controls across the entire product range. The family includes three different options, and thermal imaging models are based around Leonardo DRS' HexaBlu® cooled 6-micron MWIR camera core detector.
Specifications:
| STAG8-MLD | STAG8-M | STAG8-EO | |
| Dimensions (D x H): |
7.75 x 11” | 7.75 x 11” | 7.75 x 11” |
| Weight: | <12 lbs | <12 lbs | <12 lbs |
| Power: | 18 - 32V | 18 - 32V | 18 - 32V |
| Day Camera: | 1080p global shutter EO camera auto focus with additional 4x digital zoom | 1080p global shutter EO camera auto focus with additional 4x digital zoom | 1080p global shutter EO camera auto focus with additional 4x digital zoom 720p global shutter spotter camera |
| Thermal Camera: | 640x480 SWIR see-spot camera with 4x digital zoom 1280x960 MWIR continuous zoom camera with additional 4x digital zoom |
1280x960 MWIR continuous zoom camera with additional 4x digital zoom | |
| Other Payloads: | Laser rangefinder with up to 5km range STANAG 3733 compliant laser designator |
Optional laser rangefinder with up to 5km range Optional NVG laser pointer |
Optional laser rangefinder with up to 5km range Optional NVG laser pointer |
