Support Equipment

FirstLook 125

Also known as

FirstLook 125 throwable recon robot
FirstLook 125 robot

FirstLook 125 is a throwable personal reconnaissance robot from Teledyne FLIR Defense for squad- and fire-team-level scouting. It weighs 5.7 pounds, survives 16-foot drops, uses tracked flipper mobility, and shares a common controller architecture with Black Hornet 4.

FirstLook 125, Throwable personal reconnaissance robot, Support Equipment

Image source: Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils New FirstLook 125 Throwable Recon Robot

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Teledyne FLIR Defense
Type: Throwable personal reconnaissance robot
Service note: 2020s-present
Produced: 2026-present

portable reconnaissance sensor uncrewed

Specifications

Role: Squad- and fire-team-level personal reconnaissance
Weight: 5.7 lb (2.6 kg)
Drop survival: Up to 16 ft (5 m)
Mobility: Tracked mobility with articulated flippers for stairs, rubble, and uneven terrain
Sensors: Visual, thermal, and audio sensing
Control: Common controller and operational architecture with Black Hornet 4

Variants

FirstLook 110

Controller Compatibility

FirstLook 125 shares controller and operational architecture with Black Hornet 4.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

Black Hornet, Nano reconnaissance UAV, Aircraft & UAVs

Nano-drone

Teledyne FLIR says FirstLook 125 shares a common controller and operational architecture with Black Hornet 4, allowing one user to deploy and manage both systems.

Sources: Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils New FirstLook 125 Throwable Recon Robot

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Introduced in 2026 as a throwable robot for dismounted reconnaissance.

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Sources

FirstLook 125Publisher: Teledyne FLIR Defense | Note: Supports manufacturer background and product specifications for FirstLook 125. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils New FirstLook 125 Throwable Recon RobotPublisher: Teledyne FLIR Defense | Note: Supports product launch background, specs, image provenance, and Black Hornet 4 common-controller compatibility for FirstLook 125. | Accessed: 2026-06-27