UAV Solutions Participates in Flight Demonstration for RAPS
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UAV Solutions announced two of its small unmanned aircraft systems participated in flight demonstrations as a part of the Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety phase-two project, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. The RAPS project was launched with the purpose of assessing the extent to which the SUAS can enhance situational awareness in support of border security and law enforcement operations.
During the week-long event, held at the Fort Still Army post near Lawton, Oklahoma, UAV Solutions demonstrated the capabilities of two small UAS — the Talon 120LE fixed wing and the Phoenix 30 quadrotor UAS.
The RAPS team is studying fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft with a gross takeoff weight of 25 pounds or less using key performance measurements in a variety of stimulated but realistic, real-world operational scenarios that focus on the use of small UAS technology in response to situations where human lives are in imminent danger.
The Talon 120LE is a man-portable UAS made of 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, foam and composite materials and has an endurance of greater than two hours. Its modular payload section can house the UAV Solutions Dragon View combined electro-optical/infrared camera sensor or experimental payloads set up to 2.5 pounds.
In addition, the Phoenix 30 platform has a gross takeoff weight of 12 pounds and can be equipped with the Dragon View EO/IR camera sensor or other sensors that are required for specific needs. UAV Solutions also has a power-up, data-down tethered Phoenix 30 solution that can increase endurance and bandwidth. The Phoenix 30 is a lower cost solution than aerostats and tactical towers for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, according to a company press release.
“We are developing low-cost solutions that meet the needs of border security operators and law enforcement for scenarios where persistent surveillance is required,” says Bill Davidson, CEO and chief engineer. “All our aircraft platforms can be quickly deployed for instant situational awareness.”
