Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company
(NYSE: TDY) and the global leader in enabling thermal imaging innovation, today
announced its latest Thermal by FLIR collaboration with SYPAQ Systems, one of
Australia’s leading sovereign drone manufacturers. The new CorvoX small unmanned
aerial system (SUAS), featuring the NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free Boson® thermal
infrared (IR) camera, is under contract to be delivered to the Australian Army in December 2025 under the Australian Defence Force DEF129 SUAS program for dismounted soldier operations.
“The Thermal by FLIR program represents a natural evolution of our commitment to delivering world-class sovereign defense capabilities globally,” said Amanda Holt, CEO and Managing Director of SYPAQ Systems. “The Boson integration into our CorvoX platform exemplifies how strategic collaborations between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) nations can accelerate the development and delivery of advanced technologies into the hands of the warfighters.”
Developed specifically for dismounted soldier operations, CorvoX is configured with the
Corvo Guarda 70-DN EO/IR payload, featuring a 640 x 512 resolution Boson, delivering
world-leading thermal imaging performance, seeing through darkness, smoke, and most
fog. The Boson is paired with an electro-optical (EO) sensor and resides within a two-axis mechanical system with advanced stabilization algorithms for geo-lock, object
detection, and moving target tracking, essential for modern reconnaissance and
surveillance missions.
“The CorvoX showcases the versatility and performance of our size, weight, and power
(SWaP) optimized Boson thermal sensor in demanding uncrewed applications,” said
Jared Faraudo, Vice President, Product Management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “SYPAQ’s
commitment to sovereign manufacturing and secure, high-volume supply chains aligns
with our mission to enable innovative, market-leading thermal infrared technology
worldwide.”
Next-Generation CorvoX SUAS
The CorvoX features an innovative thrust-vectored vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
configuration that delivers class-leading endurance in extreme weather and up to 35
miles per hour (mph) (55 kilometers per hour (km/h)) of wind. Capable of speeds up to 62mph (100 km/h), the lightweight, man-portable system weighs less than 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms), has a 32.3-inch (82-centimeter) wingspan, and can fly for up to 50 minutes. Designed for hand-thrown or ground VTOL takeoff, the CorvoX reduces the physical and cognitive load on operators. The system includes a novel memory structure that prevents sensitive intelligence from leaking during the mission, and the onboard artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are updated constantly.
Read more about our partnership with FLIR here.
