HORNET PRR1 MIMO/MANET SDR Radio

The state-of-the-art MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) IP Mesh technology provides simultaneous encrypted Voice, Data and Video capability.  The Mesh capability enables self-forming and self-healing network establishment of up to 64 nodes per network in any configuration.

Data Rates are automatically varied from 0.5 to 87 Mbps depending on the available SNR.  The best throughput during a mission is achieved by automatically adapting the frequency bandwidth between 1.25Mhz and 20Mhz and the modulation between 4QAM(QPSK) to 64QAM with the option to switch over to another available link with a better link throughput capacity.

A Pre-programmed mission plan can be configured with one Talk (TX) channel which includes full duplex audio (voice) talk channels, video streaming, encryption and the monitoring of up to 16 pre-set audio channels.

Changes between mission plans and zeroizing can be performed via log in with Mission Plan Application.

Point-To-Point (P-T-P) Link distances between two HORNET PRR radios in NON-Line-of-Sight (N-LOS) up to 500m is achieved in forests and build-up areas.  

LOS distances beyond 5km are achievable between elevated sites or via air to ground links.

Longer link distances between two PRR units up to and beyond 10km end to can be achieved with more MANET radios in the area providing multi-link options.

Battlefield awareness capability includes 2 independent video streams to a central command center while GPS position, battery status and mesh utilization is displayed on the Command-and-Control map.

The mission time on the internal battery is up to 4 hours, but can be extended with another 19 hours when connected to the auxiliary battery.