Coin-Sized, 50m Precision， All-Weather Radar: Solving UAV Visual Blind Spots
Release time:
2026-07-14
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1. Coin-Sized Innovation: Redefining Miniature Obstacle-Avoidance Radar
If you’re a drone manufacturer, industrial operator or drone pilot, you’ve surely experienced that heart-stopping moment: your drone suddenly crashes into a thin power line, even when the path appears clear. Or when flying through tree canopies, vision-only systems malfunction due to sudden light changes, often leading to catastrophic crashes. Traditional vision-based solutions have clear flaws:
Vulnerable to backlighting, low light, and visual obstructions
Core low-altitude economy scenarios such as power grid inspections and urban drone patrols are fraught with variable lighting and tiny obstacles — power lines, twigs, branches, and more. Drones desperately need a new set of eyes: ones that work regardless of lighting conditions, cut through interference, and measure distance with precision.
Microbrain Radar’s answer is the UAV-R50-60 Miniature Drone Obstacle-Avoidance Millimeter-Wave Radar.
No flashy casing — yet it can accurately detect ultra-thin power lines from up to 50 metres away. Most notably, it achieves extreme miniaturisation: just 29.5 × 28 × 1.6 mm, ultra-lightweight and space-efficient. For drones where every millimetre and gram counts, this coin-sized radar drastically improves flight safety without sacrificing precious payload space.
2. Core Specs: The Engineering Philosophy Behind Extreme Miniaturisation
As the low-altitude economy accelerates development, drone perception systems face strict demands: miniaturisation, easy integration, and rugged all-weather reliability. Building on Microbrain Radar’s deep millimeter-wave signal processing and target recognition algorithms (proven in complex ground environments), the UAV-R50-60 sets a new benchmark for 24/7 drone perception.
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Spec Item |
Parameter |
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Antenna |
Horizontal Beamwidth |
±40° |
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Vertical Beamwidth |
±10° |
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Radar Performance |
Detection Range |
1.5 ~ 50 m |
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Ranging Accuracy |
±0.1 m |
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Range Resolution |
0.25 m |
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Radar Properties |
Operating Frequency |
60 GHz |
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Refresh Rate |
10 Hz |
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FM Bandwidth |
0.6 GHz |
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System Properties |
Operating Voltage |
5–16 V |
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Operating Temperature |
-40℃ ~ 85℃ |
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Power Consumption |
2 W |
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Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
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PCB Dimensions (L×W×H) |
28 × 29.5 × 1.6 mm |
✅ Precise 50m Ranging for Fine Wires: Field-tested on agricultural drones — reliably detects thin power lines and enables active obstacle avoidance
✅ Ultra-Wide Horizontal Field of View: 80° total horizontal coverage for enhanced situational awareness in dense urban environments
✅ Ultra-Light & Easy Integration: Minimal footprint, compatible with mainstream open-source flight stacks including APM / PX4
✅ Universal Compatibility: Works with micro, medium and large drone platforms
Disclaimer: Product specifications and model numbers are subject to official Microbrain Radar updates. For full details, visit: https://en.microbrain.com.cn/
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