Vital Real-time Intelligence Without the Need for Conventional Air Support
A team from BAE Systems, (LON:BA), has developed a much-needed capability for use on the front line a compact mortar-based launcher for small Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs).
UAVs provide front line units with vital real-time intelligence without the need for conventional air support. Until now, the ability to rapidly deploy these platforms by individual platoons has been limited to very small systems (typically weighing 3-5 kg) which have limited capability. More capable UAVs have not been suitable due to a need to use large, cumbersome catapult or rocket-based launchers.
The new device, developed under a program code-named ‘Project Artful’, is simple, easy to use, and portable. It allows UAVs of up to 25 kg in weight to be paired with a mortar-based launch mechanism, which has European and world-wide patents pending. This makes it possible for individual front line units to rapidly deploy such systems, significantly enhancing their operational effectiveness.
Source: BAE Systems Invents New Launcher for Small UAVs
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