Bramor C4EYE
The Bramor C4EYE is a small tactical reconnaissance and surveillance UAV built by C-Astral Aerospace of Ajdovščina, Slovenia. It is a NATO Class 1 mini UAV with a blended-wing, backpack-portable airframe, intended for real-time or near-real-time video observation where setup speed and a low signature matter.
Design and capabilities
C-Astral gives the Bramor C4EYE a wingspan of 2.3 m, a platform length of 96 cm and a maximum take-off weight of 4.5 kg, flown on a brushless electric motor powered by a LiPo battery. The aircraft carries an EYE-X HD gimbal combining an electro-optical camera with an uncooled thermal imager, with an optional laser illuminator and alternative gyro- or software-stabilised payloads. C-Astral states an endurance of up to 3 hours, a command-and-control and video datalink range of up to 40 km, and a service ceiling of 5,000 m above sea level; the company separately advertises a maximum flight range of up to 150 km in some materials, a figure that likely assumes an extended-range configuration rather than the standard datalink limit. Cruise speed is about 16 m/s (58 km/h), with a maximum of about 22 m/s (79 km/h).
The system launches from a foldable elastic catapult and recovers under parachute, which C-Astral says can land the aircraft within a 30 m by 30 m zone. C-Astral advertises the system as flight-ready in under five minutes and operable by one or two people.
Use cases
C-Astral markets the Bramor C4EYE for tactical military surveillance, including convoy-following and target tracking, and for border and perimeter monitoring. The company's materials reference an undisclosed "sovereign C4EYE operator" in Europe and a defence ministry that has chosen the system for future procurement, without naming either customer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Bramor C4EYE?
C-Astral states a command, control and video datalink range of up to 40 km.
How long can it stay airborne?
C-Astral gives an endurance of up to 3 hours.
How is it launched and recovered?
It takes off from a foldable elastic catapult and lands under an autonomously guided parachute, accurate to a 30 m by 30 m zone.
Who makes the Bramor C4EYE?
C-Astral Aerospace, a Slovenian unmanned aircraft maker founded in 2007.
