ACSL SOTEN Series

Yes. The ACSL SOTEN is NDAA compliant, meaning it meets U.S. federal standards for procurement and use by government agencies. This ensures the platform is eligible for public safety, infrastructure, and defense contracts where NDAA compliance is required. NDAA compliance also provides assurance for organizations that prioritize supply chain transparency and data security in their fleet acquisitions.

The ACSL SOTEN is manufactured in Japan by ACSL, a company specializing in secure unmanned systems, making the SOTEN a trusted option for agencies and enterprises that must meet NDAA requirements. Its Japanese origin also reinforces ACSL’s focus on high manufacturing standards and advanced engineering, backed by a growing ecosystem of enterprise-ready payloads and accessories.

The ACSL SOTEN supports a modular ecosystem of swappable payloads, allowing operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions. Options include the 640R thermal camera, a 20MP mapping camera, an optical zoom camera, and a multispectral sensor. This flexibility ensures a single platform can serve multiple operational needs.

The ACSL TAITEN Smart Controller is the next-generation ground station for the SOTEN, designed to improve connectivity and ease of use in the field. It operates on dual-band frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) to maintain stable links in challenging RF environments. The controller features an integrated display, streamlined interface, and enhanced range, making it suitable for both enterprise and public safety deployments where reliability is essential.

The SOTEN platform incorporates advanced encryption and secure link technology to protect sensitive mission data. Its Fides-Link system uses AES-256 encryption, a widely recognized standard for secure communications, and is built on ISO/IEC 15408 principles for information assurance. This ensures that video, telemetry, and data collected during flights remain protected against unauthorized access, supporting compliance for government and enterprise operators.

The SOTEN airframe carries an IP43 rating, which provides protection against light rain and dust, making it suitable for most outdoor enterprise missions. While it is not fully weatherproof like higher IP-rated systems, it delivers the resilience needed for routine field deployments in varied environments. This balance of durability and portability makes it a practical choice for teams that need reliability without excess weight.

ACSL SOTEN bundles start at around $13,000, with pricing varying depending on payload configuration and accessories. As an NDAA-compliant platform with swappable payloads, its overall cost is positioned competitively against other small-format enterprise UAS in the same category. Organizations should also consider the total cost of ownership, including batteries, payload options, and training, when budgeting for fleet integration. For current pricing and bundle options, Advexure provides tailored quotes based on operational needs.

With the ACSL TAITEN Smart Controller, SOTEN operates on dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies to provide stable, long-range connectivity. Transmission range will vary by environment, but the dual-band system helps maintain secure links even in RF-congested areas such as cities or industrial sites.

TAITEN brings a 7-inch 1500-nit display you can read in full sun, an IP54 chassis for field use, Android 13 with rich I/O (HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, microSD), dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz radios, and a typical 8-hour runtime. In FCC regions, the stated max communication range is up to 8 km in low-interference, unobstructed conditions.

The link uses AES-256 encryption, and ACSL TAKEOFF supports on-media photo and video encryption with user-managed keys. Keys can be imported and pushed to the aircraft from TAKEOFF, with the SnapSafe tool used to generate key pairs.

Yes. When multiple controllers are bound to the aircraft, each can receive video and telemetry simultaneously. TAKEOFF also includes a Pointer feature so an observer can mark points of interest for the pilot over a Bluetooth link.

SOTEN’s 2.4 GHz aircraft link lists a line-of-sight communication distance of about 4 km, which varies by environment and interference. TAITEN adds dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz radios and specifies up to 8 km in FCC regions under ideal conditions. Always follow local rules, and plan for shorter ranges in real-world RF.  

SAMO integrates a radiometric thermal core at 640 × 512 resolution alongside a high-resolution visible camera and supports long-range identification via an optical zoom path on the visible channel. It is designed for tight integration with SOTEN and control through TAKEOFF on the TAITEN controller, enabling live thermal review and mission control from a single device. ACSL’s Thermal by FLIR collaboration targets MSX fusion in the roadmap to overlay visible edges onto thermal. (Details based on the brief you provided.)

Yes. SOTEN ships in variants with or without LTE hardware, and TAKEOFF supports offline maps so you can pre-download regions before you lose connectivity. In the manual, the aircraft models are listed as L14 without LTE and L22 equipped with LTE, while TAKEOFF’s Offline Maps setting lets you add and cache map tiles for disconnected missions.

SOTEN includes Standard Remote ID compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 89. The TAKEOFF device connected to the controller with pilot authority must be an FCC-certified mobile device that provides GNSS location to the aircraft, and the app performs a continual self-test of the Remote ID transmitter. The Remote ID status icon indicates pass or fail, and the settings view lists specific error causes if a self-test fails.