Wee Midgee: Small Footprint, Big Impact – The Compact Rotary UAV for Confined Operations.
August 22, 2025
When agility, stability, and endurance matter in tight spaces, few platforms deliver like the Wee Midgee SMAP-22 Compact Rotary UAV. Designed for real-time surveillance and reconnaissance in confined or complex environments—from urban operations to maritime deployments—this versatile rotary drone combines a robust hybrid thermal-electric engine with advanced autonomy and encrypted communications. Weighing just 25 kg and featuring foldable rotors, it can be launched and recovered from ship decks, vehicles, or rugged terrain in minutes, offering over three hours of flight time and a 50 km range.
Equipped with modular electro-optical and infrared payloads—including 30x zoom cameras, thermal imaging, and laser rangefinders—the Wee Midgee delivers critical intelligence whether identifying targets, adjusting artillery fire, or monitoring disaster zones. Its ability to operate in GPS-denied environments and stream encrypted HD video back to a compact ground control station makes it an ideal force multiplier for special operations, border security, and emergency response teams needing persistent eyes overhead without a large logistical footprint.
When your mission demands precision, portability, and reliability in unpredictable settings, the Wee Midgee stands ready—proving that big capabilities can indeed come in small packages.
