# Baby Raptor Interception Drone

> A small, fast interceptor drone. It finds, chases and stops hostile drones with very little operator input.

- Category: Counter-UAS interceptor
- Maker: London Defence R&D, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Product group: [Interception & command](https://londondrd.uk/products/interception)
- Product page: https://londondrd.uk/products/baby-raptor-interceptor
- Enquiries: https://londondrd.uk/contact?product=baby-raptor-interceptor

## Overview

Baby Raptor is a small, fast interceptor drone for counter-UAS and quick-response jobs. It turns hard and guides itself onto the target at the end, so it finds, chases and hits hostile drones with very little operator input. It reaches up to 250 km/h and is ready in under two minutes, by hand or assisted launch.

A built-in AI flight computer follows the target by sight and puts several sensors together, so it keeps flying steady even when GNSS is jammed. It takes an EO camera and, if you want, a thermal camera, uses encrypted digital telemetry and connects to C2 over TCP/IP. So Baby Raptor can work on its own or as part of a layered air-defence network.

## Key characteristics

- Kinetic interception that guides itself at the end, with real-time onboard AI tracking
- Flies with or without GNSS, by putting sensors together (IMU, barometer, cameras)
- EO camera, with thermal camera as an option; 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
- Encrypted digital telemetry that connects to C2 over TCP/IP
- Carbon fibre airframe, hand or assisted launch, and lands itself
- Part-automatic and fully automatic modes for sites, bases, convoys and towns

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Take-off weight | 2 kg |
| Maximum speed | Up to 250 km/h |
| Flight endurance | Up to 30 minutes |
| Operational range | Up to 10 km |
| Payload capacity | Up to 500 g |
| Deployment time | Less than 2 minutes |

Specifications may change. We confirm the exact figures against the current datasheet when you ask.

## Related products

- [Raptor Pilot AI](https://londondrd.uk/products/raptor-pilot-ai): The mission computer for drones and robots. It sees at 60 FPS and decides on board, so nothing has to leave the aircraft.
- [Raptor Vision AI Camera](https://londondrd.uk/products/raptor-vision-ai-camera): A day-and-night camera with both normal and thermal views. It detects, classifies and tracks drones on its own at over 2 km.
- [Raptor Core C2](https://londondrd.uk/products/raptor-core-c2): Command-and-control software that brings radars, RF detection, EO/IR cameras and drones into one NATO-ready picture, with real-time control of the response.

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London Defence R&D · https://londondrd.uk/products/baby-raptor-interceptor · Content updated 2026-11-04