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Autonomous Quadcopter Dual EO / Thermal Payload In Development
Picket-7
7" Multipurpose Autonomous Quadcopter
Props
7"
Payload
EO + IR
Airframe
PA612
Autonomy
ArduPilot
Endurance
30 Min
Build
NDAA / STD

A 3D-printed 7-inch quadcopter with folding arms and a dual EO/thermal payload. The airframe is printed in PA612 CF-nylon and flight autonomy runs on ArduPilot, with full mission autonomy across both build states. One airframe and one ArduPilot configuration span every configuration — standardized mounting points carry any payload built to the mount and power/data bus spec.

In active development · Rev A, Sept 2026 · Contact us to discuss build states & availability
Request Info
Order codes: P7-NDAA / P7-STD · Specification subject to change.
NDAA §848 OptionP7-NDAA compliant build
ArduPilot AutonomyFull mission autonomy
Field-ServiceableFolding-arm PA612 airframe
Mission Profiles

One Airframe, Many Missions

ISR & Route Overwatch
Persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance over routes and areas of interest.
Perimeter & Site Security
Standing watch over facilities, perimeters, and fixed sites with day/night coverage.
Search & Rescue
Thermal-assisted location of people and heat signatures in low-light and obscured conditions.
Infrastructure Survey
Inspection and survey of infrastructure, utilities, and sites with recorded EO/IR imagery.
Target Location & Hand-off
Locate, mark, and hand off targets to ground stations and integrated C2 systems.
Kinetic-Capable
The standardized payload interface can be adapted for kinetic payloads where the mission requires it.
Build States

Two Configurations, One Platform

The Picket-7 ships in two build states to match your sourcing requirements — without changing the airframe or the flight stack.

P7-NDAA
NDAA §848 Compliant

Compliant build. Avionics, radio, payload, and propulsion are sourced to NDAA §848 requirements — for programs and agencies operating under federal procurement rules.

P7-STD
Standard Build

Standard build using commercial components — shorter lead time and lower unit cost, for operators without §848 sourcing constraints.

One airframe and one ArduPilot configuration across both states. Standardized mounting points carry any payload built to the mount and power/data bus spec — so a build state is a sourcing decision, not a redesign.

The Picket-7 is a 7-inch multipurpose autonomous quadcopter — a 3D-printed airframe with folding arms and a dual EO/thermal payload. The frame is printed in PA612 CF-nylon and flight autonomy runs on ArduPilot, delivering full mission autonomy from takeoff to recovery.

It's built to be one platform across many missions. A single airframe and a single ArduPilot configuration span both build states, and standardized mounting points carry any payload built to the mount and power/data bus spec.

Platform Highlights

  • Dual EO/thermal payload on a two-axis servo-stabilized nose mount
  • PA612 CF-nylon printed frame and arms with folding, thumb-screw hinges
  • Full ArduPilot / ArduCopter mission autonomy
  • 6S Li-ion hot-swap power for fast field turnaround
  • Auxiliary payload bay with tool-free access
  • Available in NDAA §848-compliant (P7-NDAA) and standard (P7-STD) build states

Who This Is For

  • ISR, security, and overwatch operators needing day/night coverage
  • Public safety and search-and-rescue teams needing thermal location
  • Defense and government programs requiring NDAA §848-compliant sourcing
  • Organizations that value field-serviceable, iterate-in-house hardware

Development Status

The Picket-7 is in active development (Rev A, Sept 2026) and specifications are subject to change. Join the waitlist to be notified at launch, or reach out to discuss build states, early access, and custom mission requirements.

Order Codes
P7-NDAA (NDAA §848 compliant) or P7-STD (standard commercial build). Enquiries to support@sentineldynamicsllc.com.
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SpecificationValue
Airframe & Propulsion
Airframe MaterialPA612 CF-nylon, printed
Frame & ArmsPA612 CF-nylon, printed — folding arms
Arm HingesFolding, hand-tightened thumb screw
Propellers7 in, two-blade / three-blade
MotorsFour brushless, 2807, 1300 kv
ESCLucid 80A 4-in-1 (Triumph Manufacturing)
Battery6S Li-ion pack, hot-swap connector
Flight Software & Autonomy
Flight SoftwareArduPilot / ArduCopter
AutonomyFull mission autonomy
Flight ControllerLucid H7 (Triumph Manufacturing)
GNSSSAM Ark Mini
AltimetryOptional downward lidar, optical flow
Payload & Sensors
SensorsEO + LWIR thermal
EO CameraDay imaging and recording
Thermal CameraUncooled LWIR
GimbalTwo-axis servo-stabilized nose mount
Payload BayAuxiliary, tool-free access
Comms & Recording
Video TransmitterTBS Unify Pro32 (Triumph Manufacturing)
Video LinkAnalog / digital, to ground station
RecordingGround-station media recording
C2 IntegrationMoroSX — digital low-latency video & C2, ATAK
Performance & Program
Endurance30 min without payload
Build StatesP7-NDAA (NDAA §848) / P7-STD (standard)
StatusIn Development — Rev A, Sept 2026
OriginNorth Carolina, USA
EO Camera
Day imaging and recording for long-range daytime observation and evidence capture.
Thermal Camera
Uncooled LWIR thermal imaging for heat-signature detection in low-light and obscured conditions.
Two-Axis Servo Gimbal
Servo-stabilized nose mount keeps the dual sensors steady and on-target through the flight envelope.
Ground-Station Recording
Media is recorded at the ground station, keeping full-resolution EO/IR capture off the aircraft.
Analog / Digital Video Link
Video downlinks to the ground station over analog or digital, selectable to mission needs.
Auxiliary Payload Bay
Tool-free-access payload bay carries additional mission equipment on the standardized bus spec.
SubsystemComponentNotes
Flight ControllerLucid H7Triumph Manufacturing
GNSSSAM Ark MiniPositioning / navigation
AltimetryDownward lidar, optical flowOptional
Video TransmitterTBS Unify Pro32Triumph Manufacturing
ESCLucid 80A 4-in-1Triumph Manufacturing
Motors2807, 1300 kv brushless ×4—
Battery6S Li-ionHot-swap connector
Flight SoftwareArduPilot / ArduCopterFull mission autonomy
MoroSX Integration Integration with MoroSX provides digital, low-latency video and C2 — enabling ATAK integration and connection into advanced ground control stations.
⚠ Development Note The Picket-7 is in active development (Rev A, Sept 2026). Components and specifications listed here are preliminary and subject to change before launch. Contact us for the current configuration and build-state availability.
Why Picket-7

Built to See, Fly Itself, and Deploy Anywhere

01
Dual EO / Thermal Payload
EO day camera and uncooled LWIR thermal on a two-axis servo-stabilized nose mount — full-spectrum awareness from one airframe.
02
Full ArduPilot Autonomy
Flight autonomy runs on ArduPilot / ArduCopter with full mission autonomy — takeoff, mission, and recovery.
03
Folding PA612 Airframe
Printed PA612 CF-nylon frame with folding, thumb-screw arms and 6S Li-ion hot-swap power — packable and field-serviceable.
04
NDAA §848 Build Option
Order as P7-NDAA for §848-compliant sourcing or P7-STD for commercial components — same airframe, same flight stack.
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