Trillium HD45LP
High-definition optical sensor suite for Anduril Ghost-X reconnaissance drones.
Last refreshed: 13 April 2026
What sensor does the US Army use on its standard reconnaissance drone?
Timeline for Trillium HD45LP
Mentioned in: Arsenal-1 adds three more weapons lines
Drones: Industry & DefenceMentioned in: Army hands Anduril sole-source ISR deal
Drones: Industry & Defence- What sensor does the Ghost-X drone use?
- The Ghost-X uses the Trillium HD45LP, a high-definition electro-optical and infrared sensor with a 45mm aperture.Source: Army contract announcement
Background
Trillium HD45LP is a high-definition electro-optical and infrared sensor payload manufactured by Anduril Industries for integration into its Ghost-X vertical take-off and landing reconnaissance drone. The sensor combines daylight and thermal imaging in a gimbal-stabilised package designed for tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance at company level.
The HD45LP designation indicates the sensor's 45mm aperture and low-power operating mode, optimised for the size, weight, and power constraints of small UAS platforms. It provides real-time HD video streaming to ground operators and can be managed by a single operator controlling multiple Ghost-X platforms simultaneously.
The sensor's selection for the Ghost-X sole-source contract awarded on 7 April 2026, worth $16.8 million, positions Trillium as the default tactical ISR sensor across the US Army's company-level drone fleet.