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HD40 series

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About HD40 series

HD40 processes video onboard, combining electronic stabilization and scene tracking with position and orientation measurements from a camera-mounted inertial unit. It outputs compressed video and MISB metadata so a host system can retain geographic context alongside imagery. Integrators can use the onboard GPS receiver or supply position data from the aircraft.

XV and LVV serve different imaging needs: XV is visible-only, while LVV adds thermal coverage and a second visible camera. A retract accessory protects the payload during takeoff and landing and is controlled through Trillium's SkyLink interface.

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Timeline

  • Trillium makes GD-Loc available onboard HD59 and HD40-LVV

    2026-03-15 - Product Launch - The update removes the need for an external Clarity processor. Trillium claims CAT-1 geolocation in GPS-denied environments. Processing runs within the payload, reducing the number of components required for integration.

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  • Trillium HD40-LVV payload selected for U.S. Army ISR missions

    2026-02-03 - Contract Award - AeroVironment received the $13.2 million contract for the P550 aircraft system. The aircraft are to be delivered for U.S. Army testing and evaluation. HD40-LVV provides the imaging payload for the Long Range Reconnaissance program.

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  • U.S. Marines trial long-range UAS integrated with Trillium HD40-LVV

    2025-08-22 - Demonstration - The evaluation examined endurance, range, noise signature and ease of deployment. The article identifies HD40-LVV as the imaging payload used in the trials. Aircraft models, fleet quantities and a subsequent procurement commitment were not disclosed.

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