Honey Badger (8013b201-9a39-53ac-997f-19adcf608517)
The Honey Badger is a compact, electric‑powered quad‑copter developed by Xtend Defense for GPS‑denied, confined‑space operations. Weighing 4 kg with a 3 kg modular payload rail, it can carry a stabilized EO/IR camera (40× optical / 4× thermal zoom) and interchangeable mission kits while remaining NDAA‑compliant. Its AI‑driven “sense‑and‑avoid” system lets operators tap a screen target, after which the drone autonomously navigates tunnels, rooms, doors or windows, avoiding obstacles without GPS. Mesh networking lets a single operator control multiple units for distributed ISR and target‑identification, delivering real‑time video to ATAK/RTSP interfaces. Flight time is up to 35 minutes (18 minutes with payload) and top speed 70 km/h, making it ideal for indoor reconnaissance, hostage‑rescue support, and rapid situational awareness in urban or underground battlespaces.