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|othersystems=*Multi-stack Ocelli sensor cluster<ref name="OD"/>
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|role=Surveillance<ref name="EOE">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/eye-opening-exhibitions ''Halo Waypoint'' - ''Eye-Opening Exhibitions'']</ref>
|role=Surveillance{{Ref/Site|Id=EOE|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/eye-opening-exhibitions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Eye-Opening Exhibitions|D=18|M=05|Y=2019}}
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The '''OQ-45 Remote Survey Drone''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=157}} colloquially termed the '''Honeybee''' is a state-of-the-art surveillance [[drone]] utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EOE}}


The '''OQ-45 Honeybee''' is a state-of-the-art surveillance [[drone]] utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="EOE"/> At some point following the launch of an [[Outpost Discovery]] on [[Earth]] in late [[2553]] Honeybees were used to allow civilians in attendance to remotely experience the exploration of a [[Halo ring]] in a [[Remote Reconnaissance Display Capsule]].<ref name="EOE"/>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Honeybee is unmanned, but they are monitored closely by [[human]] or [[smart AI]] controllers located at a distant command post. Multiple users can take advantage of the Honeybee's advanced multi-channel datalink system, which allows several analysts to simultaneously use and direct the vehicle's sensors in parallel. The Honeybee is VTOL-capable or can be fast-launched using a mag-rail assist.{{Ref/Reuse|OD}}


==Specifications==
The Honeybee is built for speed, endurance, and a low sensor profile. It is surprisingly durable as well, adapting combat-proven flight systems and materials originally developed for [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[AV-49 Wasp]] project. The most notable feature of the Honeybee is its large, faceted multi-stack Ocelli sensor cluster. Other sensors, including a LIDAR and GPR, are located below the Ocelli along the bottom of the craft. The sensor cluster is the most fragile part of the drone, and even incidental damage requires expensive maintenance. Its advanced sensor systems are capable of detecting enemy forces both on the ground and during air combat operations, and can alternatively be tasked with cartographic scans and mineral surveys for civil and scientific missions.{{Ref/Reuse|OD}}
The Honeybee is unmanned, but they are monitored closely by human or smart AI controllers located at a distant command post. Multiple users can take advantage of the Honeybee's advanced multi-channel datalink system, which allows several analysts to simultaneously use and direct the vehicle's sensors in parallel. The Honeybee is VTOL-capable or can be fast-launched using a mag-rail assist.<ref name="OD"/>


The Honeybee is built for speed, endurance, and a low sensor profile. It is surprisingly durable as well, adapting combat-proven flight systems and materials originally developed for [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[AV-49 Wasp]] project. The most notable feature of the Honeybee is its large, faceted multi-stack Ocelli sensor cluster. Other sensors, including a LIDAR and GPR, are located below the Ocelli along the bottom of the craft. The sensor cluster is the most fragile part of the drone, and even incidental damage requires expensive maintenance. Its advanced sensor systems are capable of detecting enemy forces both on the ground and during air combat operations, and can alternatively be tasked with cartographic scans and mineral surveys for civil and scientific missions.<ref name="OD"/>
The wings of the Honeybee hold small turbofans, which provide lift. At the rear of the craft are two compact hybrid fusion drives, which can push the drone into planetary orbit. Although not its intended use case, the Honeybee does have enough fuel to conduct limited space missions after leaving a local gravity well.{{Ref/Site|Id=OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=05|M=11|Y=2019}}


The wings of the Honeybee hold small turbofans, which provide lift. At the rear of the craft are two compact hybrid fusion drives, which can push the drone into planetary orbit. Although not its intended use case, the Honeybee does have enough fuel to conduct limited space missions after leaving a local gravity well.<ref name="OD">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Outpost Discoveries'']</ref>
===Development and operational history===
Developed in the post-War period, the Honeybee entered service in [[2554]] with special units assigned to the UNSC's xenoarchaeological survey groups and long-range commando groups.{{Ref/Reuse|OD}} They have been used for conducting cartographic scans and mineral surveys of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Development and operational history==
At some point following the launch of an [[Outpost Discovery]] on [[Earth]] in late [[2553]], Honeybees were used to allow civilians in attendance to remotely experience the exploration of a [[Halo ring]] in a [[Remote Reconnaissance Display Capsule]].{{Ref/Reuse|EOE}}{{Ref/Game|Halo: Outpost Discovery|The Ring Experience}}
Developed in the post-War period, the Honeybee entered service in [[2554]] with special units assigned to the UNSC's xenoarchaeological survey groups and long-range commando groups.<ref name="OD"/>


{{Clear}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art and development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HOD Honeybee Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Honeybee, handed out at ''Outpost Discovery'' as prints for VIPs.<ref>[https://twitter.com/toa_freak/status/1147982412175040520 ''HaloCanon on Twitter'']</ref>
File:HOD Honeybee Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Honeybee, handed out at ''Outpost Discovery''.
File:HOD AV55 Honeybee Concept.png|Early concept art of the Hoenybee, then-called the AV-55 as opposed to the final OQ-45.
File:HOD Honeybee Concept High Rez.jpg|Higher resolution version of the concept art of the Honeybee.
HOD_QQ55_Honeybee_Concept.jpg|Finalised concept art.
File:HOD AV55 Honeybee Concept.png|Early concept art of the Honeybee, then-called the AV-55 as opposed to the final OQ-45.
File:HOD Honeybee concepts High Rez.jpeg|Early concepts of the Honeybee.
File:HOD OQ55 Honeybee Concept.png|Finalised concept art.
File:HOD Honeybee Concept Profile.png|Concept Profile.
File:HOD PromotionalArt TheRingExperience-1.jpg|The Honeybee in promotional art for "The Ring Experience" at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
File:HOD PromotionalArt TheRingExperience-1.jpg|The Honeybee in promotional art for "The Ring Experience" at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
File:HOD Honeybee.jpg|Two Honeybees flying together.
File:HOD Honeybee development.jpeg|Development image of the Honeybee model.
File:HOD Honeybee Ring.jpg|An illustration of several Honeybees approaching a Halo.
</gallery>
 
===Renders===
<gallery>
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Front.png|Honeybee 3D model front view
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Front.png|Honeybee 3D model front view
File:HOD Render UNSC Honeybee.png|Honeybee model.
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Side.png|Side angle
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Side.png|Side angle
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Rear.png|Back view
File:HOD_Honeybee_Render_Rear.png|Back view
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
**''[[The Ring Experience]]''
**''[[The Ring Experience]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC Aircraft}}
{{Human aircraft}}
[[Category:UNSC drones]]
[[Category:UNSC drones]]

Latest revision as of 08:47, January 11, 2024

OQ-45 Honeybee
A render of the OQ-45 Honeybee.
Production information

Model:

OQ-45

Technical specifications

Length:

7.6 meters (25 ft)[1]

Width:

6.4 meters (21 ft)[1]

Height:

2.2 meters (7.2 ft)[1]

Mass:

1.35 metric tons (1.33 LT; 1.49 ST)[1]

Maximum speed:

500 kilometres per hour (310 mph)[1]

Engine(s):

Hybrid Fusion drives[2]

Other system(s):

  • Multi-stack Ocelli sensor cluster[2]
  • LIDAR and GPR sensors[2]

Armament:

None

Crew:

None

Usage

Year introduced:

2554[2]

Role(s):

Surveillance[3]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command[3]

 

The OQ-45 Remote Survey Drone,[4] colloquially termed the Honeybee is a state-of-the-art surveillance drone utilized by the United Nations Space Command.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Honeybee is unmanned, but they are monitored closely by human or smart AI controllers located at a distant command post. Multiple users can take advantage of the Honeybee's advanced multi-channel datalink system, which allows several analysts to simultaneously use and direct the vehicle's sensors in parallel. The Honeybee is VTOL-capable or can be fast-launched using a mag-rail assist.[2]

The Honeybee is built for speed, endurance, and a low sensor profile. It is surprisingly durable as well, adapting combat-proven flight systems and materials originally developed for Misriah Armory's AV-49 Wasp project. The most notable feature of the Honeybee is its large, faceted multi-stack Ocelli sensor cluster. Other sensors, including a LIDAR and GPR, are located below the Ocelli along the bottom of the craft. The sensor cluster is the most fragile part of the drone, and even incidental damage requires expensive maintenance. Its advanced sensor systems are capable of detecting enemy forces both on the ground and during air combat operations, and can alternatively be tasked with cartographic scans and mineral surveys for civil and scientific missions.[2]

The wings of the Honeybee hold small turbofans, which provide lift. At the rear of the craft are two compact hybrid fusion drives, which can push the drone into planetary orbit. Although not its intended use case, the Honeybee does have enough fuel to conduct limited space missions after leaving a local gravity well.[2]

Development and operational history[edit]

Developed in the post-War period, the Honeybee entered service in 2554 with special units assigned to the UNSC's xenoarchaeological survey groups and long-range commando groups.[2] They have been used for conducting cartographic scans and mineral surveys of the Halo rings.[4]

At some point following the launch of an Outpost Discovery on Earth in late 2553, Honeybees were used to allow civilians in attendance to remotely experience the exploration of a Halo ring in a Remote Reconnaissance Display Capsule.[3][5]

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art and development images[edit]

  • Concept art of the Honeybee, handed out at Outpost Discovery.

    Concept art of the Honeybee, handed out at Outpost Discovery.

  • Higher resolution version of the concept art of the Honeybee.

    Higher resolution version of the concept art of the Honeybee.

  • Early concept art of the Honeybee, then-called the AV-55 as opposed to the final OQ-45.

    Early concept art of the Honeybee, then-called the AV-55 as opposed to the final OQ-45.

  • Early concepts of the Honeybee.

    Early concepts of the Honeybee.

  • Finalised concept art.

    Finalised concept art.

  • Concept Profile.

    Concept Profile.

  • The Honeybee in promotional art for "The Ring Experience" at Halo: Outpost Discovery.

    The Honeybee in promotional art for "The Ring Experience" at Halo: Outpost Discovery.

  • Development image of the Honeybee model.

    Development image of the Honeybee model.

  • An illustration of several Honeybees approaching a Halo.

    An illustration of several Honeybees approaching a Halo.

Renders[edit]

  • Honeybee 3D model front view

    Honeybee 3D model front view

  • Honeybee model.

    Honeybee model.

  • Side angle

    Side angle

  • Back view

    Back view

  • Full 360° turnaround of 3D render

    Full 360° turnaround of 3D render

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Honeybee concept art
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Nov 5, 2019) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Eye-Opening Exhibitions (Retrieved on May 18, 2019) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 157
  5. ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery, The Ring Experience

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