AQ-21 Kestrel

The is a UNSC Drone.
==Description==
A tactical drone used to support urban combat, the AQ-21 Kestrel is a simple and robust design, but effective at it's job. Favoured by the UNSC for anti-insurgent missions and hunter-killer operations, the Kestrel is a common sight sweeping contested towns, and patrolling abandoned cities in Pale Territories.
Using two ducted fans, capable of independent motion, it can manoeuvre with surprising agility, especially in the tight confines or urban environments. While it does not possess a high airspeed, it can quickly climb and descend, and strafe. To give forward motion, it has two smaller thrusters, though they are power consuming. For weapons, it comes with two available options, a cut down M247H2 HMG or a two banks of 7 50mm rockets, usually carrying High Explosive Airburst (HEAB). Because of the overwhelming lethality against infantry, it is feared by Insurrectionist forces. In terms of sensors, the Kestrel carries it's main flight sensor, using RADAR, LIDAR, an optical camera, and a thermal sight, and is primarily used to direct the unit. Underneath that is the weapon sight. Mounted on a quick moving gimble, it carries the same sensors as the flight sensors, but tailored to precision, allowing it to quickly pinpoint targets for elimination. It also carries a terahertz camera that can detect concealed weapons, or enemies hiding behind cover, and a ARGUS sensor. 
The Kestrel is a deadly little drone, but the key to it's lethality is it's electronic brain. Operated by a next generation intelligent computer, it can fly and attack autonomously. Using recognition, it can pick out armed targets, and sense weaponry or explosives, making it an ideal deterrent against Insurrectionist bombers. While it can be operated autonomously for maximum control, the more common tactic in anti-insurgency operations is to leave it loitering in non-engagement, and to take control once a threat has been found. 
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