Wee Midgee – Compact Rotary UAV

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Wee Midgee – SMAP-22 Compact Rotary UAV

The SMAP-22 “Wee Midgee” is a compact rotary wing UAV weighing just 23 kg, designed for rapid deployment, shipboard or ground operations, and fully autonomous missions. With encrypted high-bandwidth communication and real-time high-definition video, this multi-role drone provides reliable surveillance and recon in both tactical and commercial environments.

The Wee Midgee is engineered to deliver multi-mission capability in a lightweight, portable, and robust frame—ideal for naval ops, security forces, and critical response teams operating in confined or mobile environments.

Flight & Platform Specifications

Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 25 kg
Rotor Diameter (Foldable): 1.80 meters
Length: 1.70 meters
Max Flight Ceiling: 2000 meters ASL
Payload Capacity: < 4 kg
Endurance at Cruise Speed: Minimum 3 hours
Range: Over 50 km (with auto-track antenna)
Fuel Tank Volume: Up to 6 liters
Oil-gasoline thermal engine
Ignition system
Electric generator
AutoStart system

Key Features

25 kg maximum takeoff weight

3+ hour cruise endurance

50 km range with auto-tracking antenna

AES-128/256 encrypted datalink

Supports ground and shipboard launch/recovery

Thermally powered with electric assist (hybrid)

EO/IR camera systems with up to 30x zoom

Modular payload upgrades for various missions

Electro-Optical System Versions

Basic Version – HD EO / LWIR

30x optical zoom EO camera
Flir IR 640x512 sensor with 50mK sensitivity
25mm thermal lens (20° FOV)
Electronic image stabilization
Onboard video processor
H.264 encoding
IP HD output for EO and SD for IR
Analog video out (PAL/NTSC)

Enhanced Version – Full HD EO / LWIR

Full HD 1920×1080 CMOS sensor
30x zoom with 2.3° to 0.8° FOV
IR: Flir Tau2 640x512 IR sensor
15–75mm thermal lens (43.4° to 8.2° FOV)
50mK IR sensitivity
Electronic stabilization
Onboard processing, H.264 encoding
HD video output (EO), SD output (IR)

Advanced Version – HD EO / MWIR

MWIR sensor (640×512) with 15µm pitch
IR zoom: 15× continuous at 512p
IR FOV: 1.5° narrow, 3–5 µm waveband
EO: Hitachi global shutter HD sensor
30x optical zoom (720p), 1.3° FOV
Human detectability up to 8600m
Onboard video processor
H.264 encoding, image stabilization
HD/SD video output, analog out (PAL/NTSC)

Advanced Features &
Capabilities

Feature	Basic	Enhanced	Advanced
Laser Range Finder	✖️	✖️	✔️
Laser Pointer	✖️	✔️	✔️
Auto Object Tracking & Scene Steering	✔️	✔️	✔️
Video Enhancement	✖️	✔️	✔️
Onboard Recording & Snapshot	✖️	✔️	✔️
Moving Target Indicator	✖️	✔️	✔️
High-Precision Geo-Location (INS + GPS)	✖️	✔️	✔️
Moving Map Plugin Software	✖️	✖️	✔️
Artillery Fire Adjustment Software	✖️	✖️	✔️

Deployment & Operation

Field-ready in minutes
Ground or shipboard launch & recovery
Operator control or fully autonomous flight
Compact GCS with joystick/touchscreen interface
AES-encrypted communication with 50+ km datalink

Mission Types & Use Cases

The Wee Midgee supports diverse operational environments:

Surveillance & Target Identification

Urban ISR & Tactical Reconnaissance

Security & Patrolling Operations

Artillery Fire Correction

Rescue & Emergency Supply Delivery

Forest & Mountain Fire Detection

Industries & Tactical Operators

Military ISR Units

Law Enforcement & Border Security

Naval Operations

Disaster & Environmental Response

Equip Your Fleet with Wee Midgee

Whether you’re securing borders, scanning coastlines, or supporting field forces—Wee Midgee delivers unmatched flexibility in a compact rotary UAV.