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This removes threats like gliding bombs or hypersonic glide vehicles from the UA set, although they could be remotely operated and definitely possess automated functions. Emerging technologies e. In general, making the distinction between ordnance and UA is not useful, due to tremendous technical progress. These two categories are not exclusive anymore, while not every ordnance is a UA, a UA can be used as ordnance.
In times of mass production, innovative propulsion systems and reliable effect delivery without a pilot on board, the idea of using the vehicle as ordnance itself became more prevalent. When having to counter these systems, the most relevant factors are overall system complexity and aircraft size.
Therefore, this book summarizes the different categories and classes of unmanned systems under the following two terms:. UA are typically part of a complex system that can include dedicated Ground Control Stations, Mission Control Elements, multiple aircrews, military-grade communication systems, as well as dedicated infrastructure for logistics and maintenance. UA are usually operated by well-trained personnel, often qualified pilots, to safely operate alongside other airspace users.
Two more systems were ordered in October , for monitoring operations on the border with Canada. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational ceiling of 15,m 50,ft , a maximum internal payload of Lynx also features ground moving target indicator technology. The RDESS, which is a broad spectrum, passive electronic support measure ESM payload, can improve the capability of the aircraft by collecting and geo-locating relevant signals from a stand-off distance.
The new trainer was inducted into the air force. The first system was delivered to the Spanish Air Force in December The contract also includes the delivery of associated equipment support.
A typical Predator system configuration includes four aircraft, one ground control system and one Trojan Spirit II data distribution terminal. The Predator air vehicle is 8. The system operates at an altitude of 7,m 25,ft and at a range of By contrast, the newer MQ-9 Reaper was conceived as a "hunter-killer" system. Its cruise speed is kph mph , much faster than the kph mph of the Predator which is more vulnerable to being shot down at low altitudes - although the drones would usually be flown above the range of most of the weapons available to the Taliban.
The US Army revealed in December that it was also developing new helicopter-style drones with 1. Three of the A Hummingbird sensor-equipped drones are due to go into service in Afghanistan in either May or June this year. The drones will take advantage of the Autonomous Real-time Ground Ubiquitous Surveillance-Imaging System first or Argus-IS , which can provide real-time video streams at the rate of 10 frames a second.
The army said that was enough to track people and vehicles from altitudes above 20, feet 6. It said the infrared imaging sensors would be sensitive enough to follow "dismounted personnel at night". British forces also use a variety of remotely piloted aircraft. The Hermes is being upgraded to the Watchkeeper which, like the Reaper, can be armed.
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