What is perhaps more interesting here is that the Qube is being mentioned in press releases from AV AeroVironment recently declared that it has been presented with a new contract worth $11,095,872 from the U.S. Army on March 1, 2012. The order encompasses Marine Corps, Army, and Foreign Military Sales contractor logistics support for Raven systems. The logistics support services is expected to be delivered on February 28, 2013. The RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system consists of a 4.2 lb, backpackable, hand-launched sensor platform that offers wireless real-time video imagery to a portable ground control station, day and night for ‘around the corner’ and ‘over the hill’ reconnaissance, target acquisition and surveillance, based on tactical units. Raven systems are being implemented at the U.S. army forces for mission operations including mission planning, base security, force protection and route reconnaissance. Each Raven system is made up of two ground control stations, three aircraft, and spares. AeroVironment’s range of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems encompasses Wasp, RQ-11B Raven, Shrike VTOL comprise and Puma. Based on a common ground control system (GCS) for operation, these systems offer enhanced potentials to the warfighter, wherein ground commanders can have the option of selecting the ideal aircraft […]
AeroVironment Secures U.S. Army Contract to Deliver RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System
AeroVironment Secures U.S. Army Contract to Deliver RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System
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