This week's UAS News Digest features several new aircraft. Northrop Grumman announced its new optionally piloted Firebird aircraft. Turkish Aerospace Industries showcased their new rotary aircraft at this year's International Defense Industry Fair in Turkey. Eglin Air Force Base was also announced as a candidate location for an MQ-1 squadron.
The document discusses the present and future of the drone industry. It covers the commercial, military, and hobbyist markets for drones and how drones are being used for applications like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. The document predicts that commercial drone spending will reach $4.8 billion globally by 2021 and that drones will continue revolutionizing various industries through innovations in engagement, solutions to unique challenges, and new forms of advertising and events.
A brief discussion about Drones 0r Quadcopters. A drone is a as simple as robot but works in air. It follows your commands as you want to. So, it is pdf format. If you want to edit and make some research on it, Ask me anytime.
P.S It is in pdf because, ppt don't embedd fonts.
In the Slide, we have given a brief Introduction about the Drones and its emerging technology. The content provided would be really simple for the beginners to understand and gain a complete idea about the introduction to Drones or UAVs.
The document discusses the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the debate around integrating them into the national airspace system. It notes that UAVs are currently flown under exceptions to the rules and have unreliable safety tests. Integrating UAVs raises issues around safety, privacy, and the potential militarization of domestic airspace. The document also questions whether the benefits of UAVs, such as lower costs, outweigh the risks they present to other aircraft and people on the ground.
This document provides an introduction to drone technology. It discusses the history of drones, key terms and acronyms, how drones work internally with components like sensors and navigation systems, popular drone sizes, safety features, potential use cases across industries like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. It also profiles some major drone companies and concludes with suggestions for getting hands-on experience with drone technology through simulators and open source software.
Vanguard Magazine - The Joint Strike Fighter: Driven By DataDragon029
The document discusses the capabilities of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and argues it is a generational leap in technology compared to fourth generation fighters. It describes some of the F-35's classified sensors and systems, including its powerful AESA radar that can automatically fuse data from thousands of sensors. The F-35 pilot has access to near-perfect information from many sources and can operate as a tactician rather than technician. The F-35's array of sensors allow it to engage targets from long range while maintaining stealth.
The given slides provide the information on the evolution of UAV in Japan and it's scope in the coming time. The slides previews about the drone startups and famous drones build in Japan.
The given slides provide the information on the evolution of UAV in Russia and it's scope in the coming time. The slides previews about the drone startups and famous drones build in Russia.
The document discusses the present and future of the drone industry. It covers the commercial, military, and hobbyist markets for drones and how drones are being used for applications like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. The document predicts that commercial drone spending will reach $4.8 billion globally by 2021 and that drones will continue revolutionizing various industries through innovations in engagement, solutions to unique challenges, and new forms of advertising and events.
A brief discussion about Drones 0r Quadcopters. A drone is a as simple as robot but works in air. It follows your commands as you want to. So, it is pdf format. If you want to edit and make some research on it, Ask me anytime.
P.S It is in pdf because, ppt don't embedd fonts.
In the Slide, we have given a brief Introduction about the Drones and its emerging technology. The content provided would be really simple for the beginners to understand and gain a complete idea about the introduction to Drones or UAVs.
The document discusses the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the debate around integrating them into the national airspace system. It notes that UAVs are currently flown under exceptions to the rules and have unreliable safety tests. Integrating UAVs raises issues around safety, privacy, and the potential militarization of domestic airspace. The document also questions whether the benefits of UAVs, such as lower costs, outweigh the risks they present to other aircraft and people on the ground.
This document provides an introduction to drone technology. It discusses the history of drones, key terms and acronyms, how drones work internally with components like sensors and navigation systems, popular drone sizes, safety features, potential use cases across industries like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. It also profiles some major drone companies and concludes with suggestions for getting hands-on experience with drone technology through simulators and open source software.
Vanguard Magazine - The Joint Strike Fighter: Driven By DataDragon029
The document discusses the capabilities of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and argues it is a generational leap in technology compared to fourth generation fighters. It describes some of the F-35's classified sensors and systems, including its powerful AESA radar that can automatically fuse data from thousands of sensors. The F-35 pilot has access to near-perfect information from many sources and can operate as a tactician rather than technician. The F-35's array of sensors allow it to engage targets from long range while maintaining stealth.
The given slides provide the information on the evolution of UAV in Japan and it's scope in the coming time. The slides previews about the drone startups and famous drones build in Japan.
The given slides provide the information on the evolution of UAV in Russia and it's scope in the coming time. The slides previews about the drone startups and famous drones build in Russia.
The document discusses drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including definitions, examples of drones in use today, and their applications. Some key points are:
- Drones are powered, aerial vehicles that can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, and can carry payloads like weapons or cameras.
- Common drones include the Solar Eagle, Puma AE, Predator, Nano, Hummingbird, and quadcopters.
- Drones are used commercially, by governments/research, and as hobbies for purposes like surveillance, mapping, search and rescue, and delivery.
- Regulations in India require drones to fly below 400 feet and only during daylight hours to avoid disturbing
This document is the spring 2016 issue of AFSOC's Focus magazine, which promotes AFSOC's mishap prevention policies. The issue includes articles on various safety topics such as ORM, safety equipment, safety culture, communications safety, and motorcycle safety. It also recognizes AFSOC's safety award winners and notes that AFSOC won the Air Force's Maj Gen Foulois Trophy for best flight safety program for the third consecutive year. The director of safety, Col Wolfe, expresses gratitude for being part of AFSOC and emphasizes that safety requires effort from all Airmen, not just the safety staff. The 1 SOW commander also stresses the importance of operational risk management and setting a good example of safety.
The new airship has the potential to be more than an order of magnitude more cost-effective than current ISR air and spacecraft.
It's capabilities and potential as an ISR, comms relay, surrogate satellite, and/or other critical airborne functions are unmatched.
Drone Insights 2021, and its Impact on other sectors in IndiaKaushik Biswas
The Booming Drone Industry and its prospect by 2025. What are the sectors in which Drones can be used in India, the regulatory frameworks comparing World Vs India, What are the Top 3 companies we can do business with, who are the other players in the industry?
I have also done a small survey on what Indians think about the drone industry overall, and finally a conclusion on where we are vs the world
Drone Market Research 2016 - How is it Shaping Up?Partha Chowdhury
Drones are at the forefront of revolutionizing market across various application areas. The current consumer base of non-military drone is around 1 million and market size estimated to be 9 Billion USD & 12 Billion USD in 2015 respectively for Military & Non-Military Drones. There are 3 categories of model- Entry Level Hobbyist priced at $300-$500 per kit, next level devices from around $750 per kit, Enterprise models costing from $10000 and up.....
This presentation is a result of personal market research project and intended to be used as a reference to derive useful insights. All the facts have been taken from trusted business intelligence sources mentioned at the 'Decision Support References' page at the last. Please feel free to send in your queries at partha2ch@gmail.com
CONTENTS-
Executive Summary…………………………………………….3
Application Areas………………………………………………..4
Executive Summary—Market Measurements……………....5-6
Key Trends Shaping Drone Market……………………………7
Top 3 Growth Drivers……………………………………………8
Top 3 Challenges……………………………………………10-12
Market Size and Forecast……………………………………..13
Decision Support References……………………………...14-15
This document discusses different types and uses of drones, including military, commercial, and agricultural applications. It provides examples of specific drones like the IAI RQ-5 Hunter and MQ-1 Predator. The document also notes debates around the legal and ethical issues of drone strikes and regulations around commercial drone use. Overall, the document presents information on the capabilities of drones and both the benefits and criticisms of different drone applications.
Power Presentation on UAVs.Basically covering all the informative topics related to UAVs.Starting from different terminology and ending up to future vision and advantages.
It is actually a fully made presentation one can directly use to present it.It contains pictures so by the use of it one can able to understand each and every line in the particular slide.
The document discusses nano unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). It defines nano drones as extremely small drones less than 15cm intended for use in urban areas. They are remotely controlled and equipped with cameras and microphones. The document outlines the mechanisms of nano drones, including flapping wing designs. It discusses the advantages of nano drones like low cost and ability to operate in constrained environments, as well as disadvantages such as lack of self-power and risk of spying. Examples of specific nano drone models are provided.
1) The 4-3 ADA section devised a solution to link the division's six Sentinel radars over great distances using a Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and radio elimination mode, which had never been tested before.
2) They tested their theory successfully at the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Germany and again when deployed to Iraq, allowing them to provide a consolidated air picture across the widely dispersed 1st Infantry Division battlespace.
3) Their innovative use of existing networks proved reliable and safer than alternatives, becoming the new standard for sharing radar data over long ranges.
The document provides a technology timeline from 2010 to 2029 that was created with input from dozens of experts in various fields. Some key predictions include:
- Synthetic vision systems allowing pilots to see through clouds around 2013 and supersonic business jets entering service by 2018.
- Small unpiloted aircraft systems receiving unrestricted certification for use in the national airspace system by 2014.
- Potential discoveries of Earth-like planets and alien civilizations between 2012 and 2029 that could significantly impact life.
- Continued advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computing power, and new technologies for transportation, energy, health, space exploration, and more over the next two decades.
The document provides an overview of three major "Make" projects in India: the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV), Tactical Communication System (TCS), and Battlefield Management System (BMS). It discusses the status and timeline of each project, highlighting that they have been under consideration for a long time but have yet to see significant progress. The total estimated cost of the three projects is around $20 billion. Five consortia submitted proposals for the FICV project in 2016 but the selected developers have not been announced. The TCS project aims to replace aging communication systems and is estimated to cost $4 billion. Both projects face delays and have proven challenging to implement despite being priorities for indigenous defense manufacturing in India
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in UAV Design TrainingBryan Len
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in UAV Design Training. UAV stands for "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" . It can play significant role in modern human life. The use of UAV technology already been started in the sectors like Smart Cities & Urban Management, Agriculture & High-tech Farming, Military and Defense Sector, Security and Surveillance, many other.
In the recent years, since researchers started conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), UAVs have been integrated into today's everyday life, including civilian area and military area. Many researchers have tried to make use of UAVs as an ideal platform for inspection, delivery, surveillance, and so on.
In particular, machine learning has been applied to UAVs for autonomous flight that enables UAVs do designated task more efficiently.
Tonex Training offers 2 days training course on Artificial Intelligence in UAC design. In this training,You will learn the history and the classification of machine learning, and discuss the state-of-the-art machine learning that has been applied to UAVs for autonomous flight.
Tonex will provide control strategies including parameter tuning, adaptive control for uncertain environment, and real-time path planning, and object recognition that have been described in the literature.
Learn about :
How AI Based Drone Works
Artificial Intelligence Drone Use Cases
Computer Vision in Drone Technology
How Drone Technology Works?
Drone Detecting Object Through Computer Vision
Deep Machine Learning in Object Detection & Drone Navigation
Applications of Computer Vision in Drones
AI-enabled Commercial Drone Use Cases
Drone in Smart Cities & Urban Management
Drone in Agriculture & High-tech Farming
Drone in Real Estate & Construction Industry
AI Drone in Military and Defense Sector
Human Tracking and Face Recognition
Drones in Security and Surveillance
Want to learn more ?
Visit tonex.com for Artificial Intelligence in UAV design training.
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/application-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-uav-design-training/
Commercial Drones - Technology & Industry AnalysisSudhir Manchanda
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have long been used in armed forces. Now that they are at the cusp of commercial applications, let's get a sense of the technology, industry, leading startups and business applications that they are trying to build for!
Multi Role Carrier Borne Fighter AircraftAnkur Gupta
The Indian Nay has recently released a very detailed RFI for procuring 57 naval fighter platforms. It is a Buy and Make Global program with 30% offsets. Platforms with CATOBAR and STOBAR can submit their response.
This document provides an executive summary of a report by the New World Vistas Materials Panel regarding important materials issues and opportunities for the U.S. Air Force over the next 50 years. The panel recommends that the Air Force commit to maintaining robust materials research, integrating advanced materials into systems, and transitioning materials technologies to flight systems. Near-term opportunities include composites, aircraft engine materials, fuels and lubricants, while far-term opportunities involve computationally designed materials and nanophased organic materials.
This document summarizes a research paper on drone delivery systems. It discusses how online shopping and delivery is increasingly relying on fast doorstep delivery. Drone delivery could allow for accelerated delivery times, improved accuracy, and reduced human costs compared to traditional delivery methods. The system is designed using a Naza M-lite flight controller, ESC (electronic speed controller), and GPS module. It then reviews related work on using drones for medical supply delivery in disaster relief situations and for agricultural purposes like plant protection.
The Future of the Drone Industry and the Role of Market Research: CeBIT, Hann...Kay Wackwitz
This presentation shows the importance of market research in a new and extremely fast growing market.
Creating fix-points towards stakeholders and market drivers will ensure long term success in an environment where the big consolidation is about to begin.
Textron Inc. at Vertical Research Partners Industrial ConferenceTextronCorp
Frank Connor, EVP & CFO of Textron, presented at the VRP Industrials Conference. The presentation included: an overview of Textron's business segments and 2013 revenues; a discussion of new product investments and acquisitions across segments; and forward-looking statements noting risks and uncertainties that could impact projections.
A review of unmanned aerial vehicle and their morphing concepts evolution andIAEME Publication
This document provides a review of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their morphing concepts, evolution, and implications for present-day technology. It discusses how UAVs follow the laws of physics as aircraft but do not have design constraints of manned aircraft. The document then reviews the history of UAV development, provides classifications of UAVs by size and capabilities, and discusses materials used in UAV construction. It also explores the concept of morphing aircraft that can change shape for different missions, and how this is inspired by birds' ability to modify wing characteristics for various flight conditions.
Airborne ISR is the activity that organizes and integrates command direction, sensors, processed information, and intelligence with timely distribution in order to provide decision-makers with the best possible understanding of the battlefield and the enemy.
Unmanned Little Bird Testing Approach - AHS Tech Specists Meeting Jan 2009Mark Hardesty
The document summarizes the Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) program approach. The ULB program leveraged an existing aircraft design, the MD 530F helicopter, to create a full-size unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for testing new technologies with minimal risk. The first ULB flight occurred in September 2004 and demonstrated fully autonomous flight six weeks later. Over 576 flight hours of testing have helped advance UAV subsystem development and operational concepts. The ULB approach of reusing an existing airframe provides a cost-effective way to develop and qualify new technologies for VTOL UAVs.
The document discusses drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including definitions, examples of drones in use today, and their applications. Some key points are:
- Drones are powered, aerial vehicles that can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, and can carry payloads like weapons or cameras.
- Common drones include the Solar Eagle, Puma AE, Predator, Nano, Hummingbird, and quadcopters.
- Drones are used commercially, by governments/research, and as hobbies for purposes like surveillance, mapping, search and rescue, and delivery.
- Regulations in India require drones to fly below 400 feet and only during daylight hours to avoid disturbing
This document is the spring 2016 issue of AFSOC's Focus magazine, which promotes AFSOC's mishap prevention policies. The issue includes articles on various safety topics such as ORM, safety equipment, safety culture, communications safety, and motorcycle safety. It also recognizes AFSOC's safety award winners and notes that AFSOC won the Air Force's Maj Gen Foulois Trophy for best flight safety program for the third consecutive year. The director of safety, Col Wolfe, expresses gratitude for being part of AFSOC and emphasizes that safety requires effort from all Airmen, not just the safety staff. The 1 SOW commander also stresses the importance of operational risk management and setting a good example of safety.
The new airship has the potential to be more than an order of magnitude more cost-effective than current ISR air and spacecraft.
It's capabilities and potential as an ISR, comms relay, surrogate satellite, and/or other critical airborne functions are unmatched.
Drone Insights 2021, and its Impact on other sectors in IndiaKaushik Biswas
The Booming Drone Industry and its prospect by 2025. What are the sectors in which Drones can be used in India, the regulatory frameworks comparing World Vs India, What are the Top 3 companies we can do business with, who are the other players in the industry?
I have also done a small survey on what Indians think about the drone industry overall, and finally a conclusion on where we are vs the world
Drone Market Research 2016 - How is it Shaping Up?Partha Chowdhury
Drones are at the forefront of revolutionizing market across various application areas. The current consumer base of non-military drone is around 1 million and market size estimated to be 9 Billion USD & 12 Billion USD in 2015 respectively for Military & Non-Military Drones. There are 3 categories of model- Entry Level Hobbyist priced at $300-$500 per kit, next level devices from around $750 per kit, Enterprise models costing from $10000 and up.....
This presentation is a result of personal market research project and intended to be used as a reference to derive useful insights. All the facts have been taken from trusted business intelligence sources mentioned at the 'Decision Support References' page at the last. Please feel free to send in your queries at partha2ch@gmail.com
CONTENTS-
Executive Summary…………………………………………….3
Application Areas………………………………………………..4
Executive Summary—Market Measurements……………....5-6
Key Trends Shaping Drone Market……………………………7
Top 3 Growth Drivers……………………………………………8
Top 3 Challenges……………………………………………10-12
Market Size and Forecast……………………………………..13
Decision Support References……………………………...14-15
This document discusses different types and uses of drones, including military, commercial, and agricultural applications. It provides examples of specific drones like the IAI RQ-5 Hunter and MQ-1 Predator. The document also notes debates around the legal and ethical issues of drone strikes and regulations around commercial drone use. Overall, the document presents information on the capabilities of drones and both the benefits and criticisms of different drone applications.
Power Presentation on UAVs.Basically covering all the informative topics related to UAVs.Starting from different terminology and ending up to future vision and advantages.
It is actually a fully made presentation one can directly use to present it.It contains pictures so by the use of it one can able to understand each and every line in the particular slide.
The document discusses nano unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). It defines nano drones as extremely small drones less than 15cm intended for use in urban areas. They are remotely controlled and equipped with cameras and microphones. The document outlines the mechanisms of nano drones, including flapping wing designs. It discusses the advantages of nano drones like low cost and ability to operate in constrained environments, as well as disadvantages such as lack of self-power and risk of spying. Examples of specific nano drone models are provided.
1) The 4-3 ADA section devised a solution to link the division's six Sentinel radars over great distances using a Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and radio elimination mode, which had never been tested before.
2) They tested their theory successfully at the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Germany and again when deployed to Iraq, allowing them to provide a consolidated air picture across the widely dispersed 1st Infantry Division battlespace.
3) Their innovative use of existing networks proved reliable and safer than alternatives, becoming the new standard for sharing radar data over long ranges.
The document provides a technology timeline from 2010 to 2029 that was created with input from dozens of experts in various fields. Some key predictions include:
- Synthetic vision systems allowing pilots to see through clouds around 2013 and supersonic business jets entering service by 2018.
- Small unpiloted aircraft systems receiving unrestricted certification for use in the national airspace system by 2014.
- Potential discoveries of Earth-like planets and alien civilizations between 2012 and 2029 that could significantly impact life.
- Continued advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computing power, and new technologies for transportation, energy, health, space exploration, and more over the next two decades.
The document provides an overview of three major "Make" projects in India: the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV), Tactical Communication System (TCS), and Battlefield Management System (BMS). It discusses the status and timeline of each project, highlighting that they have been under consideration for a long time but have yet to see significant progress. The total estimated cost of the three projects is around $20 billion. Five consortia submitted proposals for the FICV project in 2016 but the selected developers have not been announced. The TCS project aims to replace aging communication systems and is estimated to cost $4 billion. Both projects face delays and have proven challenging to implement despite being priorities for indigenous defense manufacturing in India
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in UAV Design TrainingBryan Len
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in UAV Design Training. UAV stands for "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" . It can play significant role in modern human life. The use of UAV technology already been started in the sectors like Smart Cities & Urban Management, Agriculture & High-tech Farming, Military and Defense Sector, Security and Surveillance, many other.
In the recent years, since researchers started conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), UAVs have been integrated into today's everyday life, including civilian area and military area. Many researchers have tried to make use of UAVs as an ideal platform for inspection, delivery, surveillance, and so on.
In particular, machine learning has been applied to UAVs for autonomous flight that enables UAVs do designated task more efficiently.
Tonex Training offers 2 days training course on Artificial Intelligence in UAC design. In this training,You will learn the history and the classification of machine learning, and discuss the state-of-the-art machine learning that has been applied to UAVs for autonomous flight.
Tonex will provide control strategies including parameter tuning, adaptive control for uncertain environment, and real-time path planning, and object recognition that have been described in the literature.
Learn about :
How AI Based Drone Works
Artificial Intelligence Drone Use Cases
Computer Vision in Drone Technology
How Drone Technology Works?
Drone Detecting Object Through Computer Vision
Deep Machine Learning in Object Detection & Drone Navigation
Applications of Computer Vision in Drones
AI-enabled Commercial Drone Use Cases
Drone in Smart Cities & Urban Management
Drone in Agriculture & High-tech Farming
Drone in Real Estate & Construction Industry
AI Drone in Military and Defense Sector
Human Tracking and Face Recognition
Drones in Security and Surveillance
Want to learn more ?
Visit tonex.com for Artificial Intelligence in UAV design training.
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/application-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-uav-design-training/
Commercial Drones - Technology & Industry AnalysisSudhir Manchanda
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have long been used in armed forces. Now that they are at the cusp of commercial applications, let's get a sense of the technology, industry, leading startups and business applications that they are trying to build for!
Multi Role Carrier Borne Fighter AircraftAnkur Gupta
The Indian Nay has recently released a very detailed RFI for procuring 57 naval fighter platforms. It is a Buy and Make Global program with 30% offsets. Platforms with CATOBAR and STOBAR can submit their response.
This document provides an executive summary of a report by the New World Vistas Materials Panel regarding important materials issues and opportunities for the U.S. Air Force over the next 50 years. The panel recommends that the Air Force commit to maintaining robust materials research, integrating advanced materials into systems, and transitioning materials technologies to flight systems. Near-term opportunities include composites, aircraft engine materials, fuels and lubricants, while far-term opportunities involve computationally designed materials and nanophased organic materials.
This document summarizes a research paper on drone delivery systems. It discusses how online shopping and delivery is increasingly relying on fast doorstep delivery. Drone delivery could allow for accelerated delivery times, improved accuracy, and reduced human costs compared to traditional delivery methods. The system is designed using a Naza M-lite flight controller, ESC (electronic speed controller), and GPS module. It then reviews related work on using drones for medical supply delivery in disaster relief situations and for agricultural purposes like plant protection.
The Future of the Drone Industry and the Role of Market Research: CeBIT, Hann...Kay Wackwitz
This presentation shows the importance of market research in a new and extremely fast growing market.
Creating fix-points towards stakeholders and market drivers will ensure long term success in an environment where the big consolidation is about to begin.
Textron Inc. at Vertical Research Partners Industrial ConferenceTextronCorp
Frank Connor, EVP & CFO of Textron, presented at the VRP Industrials Conference. The presentation included: an overview of Textron's business segments and 2013 revenues; a discussion of new product investments and acquisitions across segments; and forward-looking statements noting risks and uncertainties that could impact projections.
A review of unmanned aerial vehicle and their morphing concepts evolution andIAEME Publication
This document provides a review of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their morphing concepts, evolution, and implications for present-day technology. It discusses how UAVs follow the laws of physics as aircraft but do not have design constraints of manned aircraft. The document then reviews the history of UAV development, provides classifications of UAVs by size and capabilities, and discusses materials used in UAV construction. It also explores the concept of morphing aircraft that can change shape for different missions, and how this is inspired by birds' ability to modify wing characteristics for various flight conditions.
Airborne ISR is the activity that organizes and integrates command direction, sensors, processed information, and intelligence with timely distribution in order to provide decision-makers with the best possible understanding of the battlefield and the enemy.
Unmanned Little Bird Testing Approach - AHS Tech Specists Meeting Jan 2009Mark Hardesty
The document summarizes the Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) program approach. The ULB program leveraged an existing aircraft design, the MD 530F helicopter, to create a full-size unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for testing new technologies with minimal risk. The first ULB flight occurred in September 2004 and demonstrated fully autonomous flight six weeks later. Over 576 flight hours of testing have helped advance UAV subsystem development and operational concepts. The ULB approach of reusing an existing airframe provides a cost-effective way to develop and qualify new technologies for VTOL UAVs.
The document discusses the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system (NAS) in the United States. It notes that significant increases in UAS operations are inevitable and that routine access to civil airspace is necessary to fulfill their operational and economic potential. It outlines the establishment of RTCA Special Committee 203 to develop standards to ensure the safe operation of UAS in the NAS, including standards for command and control systems and sense and avoid systems. The committee aims to support the industry's and government's goal of operating UAS safely in the NAS while maintaining safety and efficiency.
This document provides information about Kuzgun Aerospace Incorporation and their airship projects. It summarizes that Kuzgun was founded in 2007 by engineers with experience in aerospace to develop unmanned airships. Their first project was the Kuzgun_1 unmanned airship, which had a composite structure and modular design. It completed a successful test flight in 2008. Their goal is to continue developing unmanned airship technologies for applications like surveillance and reconnaissance. The business plan discusses future projects like larger unmanned airships, high altitude airships, and airships carrying other unmanned aircraft. It argues that airships could capture a significant portion of the growing worldwide UAV market.
The Gulfstream Aerospace Production Review and Analysis presentation for Embry-Riddle MSA 641 Production and Procurement Management course in graduate studies
The proliferation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) offers great potential but also risks further segregating airspace if not properly integrated. Over 250 UAS models are being developed by over 40 countries operating over 80 types. This diversity, from micro to long-endurance systems, provides flexibility but current "bottom-up" development lacks overall strategic vision. Without integration procedures, UAS risk operating independently instead of networked. A comprehensive command and control system is needed to realize UAS full potential and align with NATO transformation goals of increased interoperability.
Development of Navigation and Automated Flight Control System Solutions for M...Mark Hardesty
1) The document describes flight tests of a navigation system to guide an unmanned helicopter to precision landings on ships.
2) Tests were conducted using a modified trailer rig emulating a ship deck, and showed the navigation system could successfully guide the helicopter to land and secure itself to the deck.
3) In preparation for maritime flight tests, the helicopter's cockpit instrumentation was upgraded to a glass cockpit display for improved visibility in varied environmental conditions expected over water.
Project: Lockheed Martin's Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) program press communication.
Contribution: Wrote press release and interviewed business leaders for quotes.
Website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
I will give you a choice of two topics to write about. Choose one .docxsheronlewthwaite
I will give you a choice of two topics to write about. Choose one of the following:
1. Forensic Readiness
· What does this mean for a company?
· What are some of the benefits for a company? Explain each one.
· As an Security Manager of the company how would you present this to the CEO?
2. Computer Forensics Methodologies
· List them and explain each one.
· Pick one of the methodologies and describe
·
· What tools could you use for what situations.
· Procedures that you would follow.
· Types of documentation you would need to keep.
· Would it need to be done in a mobile lab or not? Why?
New York Times
July 13, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/business/14blackbox.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=black%20boxes&st=cse
Airlines Study Alternatives to Jets’ Black Boxes
By CHRISTINE NEGRONI
Modern communication technology allows even those with little important to say to transmit real-time information about where they are and what they are doing. But last month, when Airbus jets from Air France and Yemenia Airways crashed into the ocean, taking their black boxes into the deep with them, neither aircraft could send its data and cockpit voice recordings to a secure place on the ground.
On July 2, the day that the missing recorders from Air France Flight 447 were presumed to have exhausted their 30-day battery and stopped emitting the pinging noise of the locator beacon, Airbus announced that it would look for new ways to reduce the chance of losing critical data.
“This is a worldwide industry issue, albeit a rare one,” said Mary Anne Greczyn, manager of communications for Airbus Americas. In an e-mail message, Ms. Greczyn said, “Recent accidents certainly made this a front-burner topic of discussion.”
What is known so far about the crash of Flight 447, in which 228 people died, comes from automatic messages sent from the airplane to Air France. Those messages are not intended to provide information for accident investigators but are routinely used by airlines for maintenance. When an airplane is crossing an ocean and out of radio range, only the most important information is sent, since communication must be by satellite and transmission is expensive. Airlines can select what kind of flight data is worth the price of satellite time.
According to a statement from Airbus, even using the normal radio signal to send all the information about a flight would require enormous bandwidth.
But Krishna Kavi, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of North Texas, said that might not be the case. In 2001, Mr. Kavi proposed transmitting in real time just the information from the flight data recorder. “The amount of data is very small compared to video photos that you receive on smartphones,” he said. Mr. Kavi said his plan was even more achievable today.
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1. May 10, 2011
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3. Web Articles
Alenia Aeronautica Plans to Go It Alone With MALE UAV Project
(Flightglobal)
Alenia Aeronautica is looking for a partner to develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance
unmanned air system to rival the Franco-British venture announced earlier this year by
BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation.
Photo Gallery: Stealth Drone’s First Flight
(Wired Magazine – Danger Room)
Boeing announced Tuesday that its stealthy killer drone the “Phantom Ray” had flown for
the first time. The flight, from Edwards Air Force Base, California, lasted just 17 minutes.
Improved AirMule Resumes Flight Testing
(Flightglobal)
The prototype of Urban Aeronautics' AirMule ducted-fan unmanned air vehicle has
resumed flight testing after the company completed a four-month systems and structural
upgrade. According to the Israeli company, the AirMule is now flying with an expanded
suite of sensors and a new, energy-absorbing wheeled landing gear.
China Targets UAS as Growth Sector
(Aviation Week)
The display of dozens of unmanned-aircraft models at last November’s Zhuhai air show
made it clear that China, industrially and militarily, is moving rapidly to catch up—and
perhaps ultimately overtake—the West in this burgeoning sector of aerospace.
A Drone for the Air Force is What They Are Aiming For
(Gulf News)
Abu Dhabi: Designing an unmanned aircraft for the UAE Air Force is topmost on the
minds of five Emirati students who will travel to the US later this year for an international
convention on unmanned aircraft. The five-member team won an all-expense-paid trip to
the US to participate in the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
(AUVSI) convention by winning a competition to design, build, and pilot a remote-
controlled unmanned aircraft.
Arlington Police to Keep Aerial Drone for Surveillance
(KRISTV - NBC)
An unmanned drone may soon help Arlington, Texas police provide a watchful eye over
the city. Grant money from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security brought the city's
first unmanned drone for the Super Bowl, but Arlington hopes to put it to use full time.
Predator Drone Program Seen as Valuable Weapon Against Terror
(The Press-Enterprise)
Inland Rep. Jerry Lewis could never have given the foundering Predator program the
$400 million boost it needed 15 years ago under the nation's current policy against
earmarks, the oft-criticized spending directives that congressional members, until
recently, slipped into federal spending bills. "While earmarks are off board at this
moment, they are not the center of original sin," said Lewis, R-Redlands. "Predator has
played a major role in the challenges we've faced in the (Middle East) region."
IDEF 2011: New Turkish Rotary UAV Unveiled
(Shephard)
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) used the IDEF 2011 exhibition in Istanbul to unveil a
new rotary UAV aimed at army and navy requirements. The project, which was launched
in 2010, initially saw the company take a manned Mosquito XE ultralight helicopter and
convert it for autonomous use.
4. Web Articles
Experts Warn the Free Ride for UAVs is Ending as Spending Constraints Loom
(Foreign Policy)
The most important aspect of the comfortable environment for UAVs has been financial,
experts said at the Institute of International Strategic Studies conference, "The Future of
Unmanned Air Power." Air Force Col. Dean Bushey warned that because of the weak
economy and looming defense budget cuts, the "fiscally permissive" environment will no
longer exist and said that "we can no longer just say 'buy more and send it to theater'; we
now have to be efficient and effective in our use."
Exclusive: Northrop Unveils Firebird MALE Aircraft
(Aviation Week)
Northrop Grumman will unveil its Firebird aircraft during Empire Challenge. Despite
mature work in the unmanned rotorcraft, airship and high-altitude UAS markets,
company officials have remained unsatisfied at the dominance of General Atomics in the
medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS market with their Predator, Reaper and Gray
Eagle designs.
Follow-Up: Will Firebird Hit the Market Suite Spot?
(Aviation Week)
The biggest advantage of the new design could be easier integration of payloads.
Firebird has a payload architecture designed for "plug and play", with a payload bay
located on the center of gravity, making it less sensitive to payload mass. Combined with
the piloted option (avoiding airspace restrictions and cumbersome regulations) this could
make a huge difference to the money and time required to get new sensors off the test
bench and into combat.
Video: Famed Spaceship-Maker Gives Spy Drones a Try
(Wired Magazine – Danger Room)
The legendary aerospace designers at Scaled Composites are unveiling a new spy plane
that can snoop on the unsuspecting four different ways, and it doesn’t need a human in
the cockpit to fly. Scaled Composites is best-known for its private spacecraft, but Scaled
is also a division of the giant defense contractor Northrop Grumman.
DRC’s Twin Wins Prop Up Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Program
(Washington Technology)
Dynamics Research Corp. will continue to provide engineering and technology services
to the Air Force, having won a pair of two-year delivery orders worth a combined $24.5
million. These contracts allow DRC to continue its efforts supporting mission-critical
services in conjunction with the Air Force’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Predator/Reaper program, according to a May 9 company announcement.
China Succeeds Its Largest Unmanned Helicopter’s Debut
(International Business Times)
An unmanned helicopter, model number "V750" , the largest in China so far, on Saturday
successfully completed its debut in Weifang, a city in east China's Shandong Province,
according to Xinhua. The V750 unmanned helicopter is the first medium-sized unmanned
helicopter in China.
IDEF 2011: TAI Eyes Anka Production Contract
(Shephard)
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is confident of securing a production contract for its
Anka MALE UAV from the Turkish Air Force by the end of the year. TAI has developed
three prototypes of the Anka UAV under an initial development contract.
5. NEWS BREAKS
secretary and Air Force chief of staff, who will then
Officials Announce Eglin as MQ-1 select one location as a preferred alternative.
Squadron Candidate Base Based on the results of these efforts, officials
expect to announce the preferred alternative in
summer 2011.
Air Force officials announced May 3 the Eglin
May 4, 2011 | US Air Force
Air Force Base complex in Florida as a candidate
for an Air Force Reserve Command MQ-1 Remote
Brüel & Kjaer Surface Microphones
Split-Operations squadron.
Selected for nEUROn
"The selection of this candidate is the result of
a deliberate, measured and transparent process,"
said Kathleen Ferguson, the deputy assistant Brüel & Kjær has been selected by Dassault
secretary for installations. "The Air Force looks Aviation to provide high-pressure surface
forward to working with the communities microphones for the development of the nEUROn
surrounding this location to ensure all concerns experimental Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
are addressed." (UCAV).
This base complex is the candidate to accept a Led by France's Dassault Aviation, the
single MQ-1 RSO squadron consisting of 140 nEUROn is an experimental UCAV demonstrator
personnel and associated equipment. There are being developed with the international cooperation
no remotely-piloted aircraft associated with this of six European countries. Dassault chose Brüel &
action, only ground control systems. Kjær to supply high-pressure versions of their
The candidate location was selected using surface microphones to conduct flight test
basing criteria announced by Air Force officials measurements.
Nov. 21, 2010. Surface microphones provide information
The primary mission of an MQ-1 RSO about the true pressure load on components
squadron is to support the MQ-1 Predator aircraft during flight. The microphones are typically flush-
operations that conduct close air support, air mounted on flat and curved surfaces, for example
interdiction, and intelligence, surveillance and on aircraft fuselages. They must be capable of
reconnaissance. Remote split-operations consist withstanding both high pressures and the harsh
of launching an RPA via line-of-sight operations environments experienced during in-flight
from one location, and controlling the aircraft measurements. Importantly, the microphones must
remotely from a mission control element that is be able to perform in the presence of high velocity
operated at another location beyond line-of-site. airflow, whilst producing minimal wind-generated
Air Force Reserve Command officials will noise.
begin conducting detailed on-the-ground, May 4, 2011 | Shephard
evaluations of the candidate complex covering a
range of operational and facility issues. The results
of the surveys will be briefed to the Air Force
6. NEWS BREAKS
Kamikaze UAV Breaks the Bank IDEF 2011: Turkish Armed Forces to
Receive New TUAV
Last year, the U.S. Army bought ten
Switchblade UAVs for testing and evaluation. The Turkish company Vestal Defence has begun
tests were successful, and now the army wants to development of the upgraded version of its Karayel
buy and deploy them. The only problem is tight tactical UAV (TUAV), under a contract to deliver
budgets and the cost of this one-use system. six airframes to the Turkish armed forces by mid-
Depending on the number ordered, each 2013.
Switchblade round (the UAV in its storage/launch Publicly displaying the Karayel prototype for
container) will still cost over $10,000. If it becomes the first time at the IDEF 2011 exhibition in
popular with the troops, demand for more would Istanbul on 10 May, the company is currently
have to be filled, and that could put a dent in the working on the upgraded ‘Version II’ of the aircraft,
shrinking army budget. which will have an increased maximum take-off
The Switchblade is a one kilogram (2.2 pound) weight of 500kg and be capable of carrying a 70kg
expendable (used only once) UAV that can be payload.
equipped with explosives. The Switchblade is Vestal spokesman Gokhan Koyuncu said the
launched from its shipping and storage tube, at company had been developing the UAV since
which point wings flip out, a battery powered 2005 and completed a series of flight
propeller starts spinning and a vidcam begins demonstrations for the Turkish armed forces at the
broadcasting images to the controller. end of 2009.
The Switchblade is operated using the same However, after the demonstrations, the army
gear the larger (two kg) Raven UAV employs. The determined it needed a slightly bigger, more
Switchblade can be launched from the 70mm capable aircraft and placed an order instead for six
rocket tubes used on army helicopters. Moving at of the upgraded aircraft, with the delivery schedule
up to a kilometer a minute, the Switchblade can commencing in March 2011 and running for two
stay in the air for 20-40 minutes (depending on years.
whether or not it is armed with explosives.) The The slightly longer Version II features an
armed version can be flown to a target and increase in wing span to 11.5m and a more
detonated, having about the same explosive effect powerful 95hp engine, which raises the endurance
as a hand grenade. Thus the Switchblade could be to 20 hours and operational altitude to 22,500 feet.
useful for ground troops, to get at an enemy taking Vestal has developed the airframe,
cover in a hard to see location. Switchblade avionics/autopilot and ground control station but is
completed its development tests two years ago. looking to various third parties for the electro-optic
Technically a guided missile, the use of payload.
Switchblade as a reconnaissance tool encouraged Koyuncu said the aircraft was capable of fully
developers to refer to it as a UAV. autonomous, conventional take-off and landing,
May 6, 2011 | Strategy Page
but could also be employed with a launcher and
recovery system in unprepared areas.
7. NEWS BREAKS
The company also used IDEF to publicly unveil
its Efe mini UAV, which has also been
demonstrated to the Turkish Army. With an
endurance of 1.5 hours and a cruise speed of 27
knots, the 2.6m x 1.6m airframe can carry a
payload of 600g.
Koyuncu said the UAV had been designed for
quick assembly and could be broken down in less
than a minute. Negotiations with the Turkish Army
for a production contract are ongoing.
May 10, 2011 | Shephard
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increase the performance and reliability of
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scope for tactical decisions based on reliable
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The Gill Sensors range of miniature fuel, oil
Improve Mission and coolant level sensors incorporate micro-
electronics making them especially suited to
Optimization for smaller unmanned systems applications. Utilizing
advanced solid-state capacitive technology, the
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analogue output accurate to 0.25% of the tank
depth. A data logger uses the output from the
Mission optimization is a key factor for both
sensor and the tank profile mapping to convert
military and commercial users of Unmanned Aerial
level into volume. Information on the actual volume
Vehicles (UAV). This could mean maximizing
of fuel available is then sent to the operator as part
payload, flying further or flying longer. A critical
of the flight communications.
factor in mission optimization is fuel management.
Each sensor is custom-designed to suit the
Operators need precise fuel level information
specific requirements of the application to ensure
otherwise missions may have to be completed
optimum performance without the need to
earlier than necessary. With some UAV's costing
extensively modify existing system components.
in excess of $35M, losing a vehicle due to lack of
This makes the sensors equally suited to vehicle
fuel is not a desirable outcome.
upgrades or for specification on new
While most manufacturers have incorporated
developments.
the latest satellite communications and computer
Keeping the overall vehicle weight to a
aided navigation systems into their UAV's, fuel
minimum is important and the sensors typically
management is one area that has not always kept
feature titanium and carbon-fibre components to
pace with technology. For example, some UAV's
ensure that the mass of the sensor has minimal
use commercially available automotive sensors to
impact on the vehicle operation. Sensor length can
manage fuel. These sensors were not designed for
be as little as 20mm, allowing for precision
challenging UAV applications and as a result, the
monitoring of small reservoirs.
data they provide is often inaccurate and
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unreliable, resulting in critical missions being
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a range of highly accurate and reliable sensors
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that provide the vehicle operator with precise
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information about fuel availability. Data provided
May 4, 2011 | Shephard
Article courtesy of Shephard