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HD59 series

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About HD59 series

HD59 brings image processing and geographic tracking into the payload, reducing the amount of separate equipment needed on a host aircraft. Ethernet or serial links carry control commands, while compressed Ethernet video includes MISB metadata. Its inertial unit sits with the cameras to support geopointing and geolocation.

The sensor configuration determines whether the system covers visible, long-wave, mid-wave or short-wave infrared imaging. Laser pointer, rangefinder and designator availability also depends on configuration. Field-upgradeable software allows the installed payload's processing functions to be updated without replacing the complete gimbal.

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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 integrates HD59-MLVS-LD payload onto AeroVironment Puma LE

    2025-10-09 - Partnership - The integration pairs the payload with AeroVironment’s man-portable Group 2 aircraft. The announced payload combines a 64-megapixel visible camera with mid-wave and short-wave infrared sensors. Its integrated laser designator complies with STANAG 3733.

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  • Trillium releases HD59 lightweight AI-enabled gimbals for UAS and launched effects

    2025-09-22 - Product Launch - The launch introduces LLVV, MLVV and MLVS configurations with different visible and infrared sensor combinations. MLVS combines mid-wave, long-wave, visible and short-wave infrared sensing, with a laser-designator configuration. Trillium planned to display the complete series at the 2025 AUSA Annual Meeting.

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