In the USA, they told how they would launch and catch Gremlin UAVs
Dynetics has unveiled a mockup of its new Gremlin unmanned system, commissioned by Advanced Research and Development Agency DARPA. The device is designed to run for aviation platforms, in particular - from the C-130 turboprop aircraft.
According to the manufacturer, the Gremlin is an inexpensive and reusable UAV. It is expected that the devices will be launched from existing military aircraft (C-130 or C-17), being outside the zone of the enemy. The architecture of Gremlins is modular and allows you to quickly change the functionality of the machine, for example - to increase the payload, conduct autonomous operations and be part of a so-called system. "Royal unmanned systems".
After the mission is completed, the prospective UAV returns to the uterine plane, which in turn returns it to the operational base, where the ground-based technical team is able to retool the device for a new 24 hours.
Gremlins explores many advanced technical areas, including:
▪ Landing and evacuation of several aircraft at high speeds in the air
▪ Cheap airframe designs with a limited service life
▪ Operational safety when performing missions with a high degree of risk
Earlier it was noted that in April 2018, Dynetics was selected as a contractor to refine the design and, ultimately, the launch of the Gremlins, as well as landing and evacuating them by means of transport aircraft.
It is assumed that the systems will have a high degree of autonomy and carry out operations, independently distributing them within the “swarm” group. The data exchange between the devices will take place both by means of a radio signal and optical systems: the latter will help improve the quality of communication between the operational units of the group.
According to published data, the range of the UAV is in the range from 500 to 900 km, and the time spent in the air - at least one hour. The devices look like a cruise missile, and can reach speeds up to 0,8 MAX number.
The collection of the UAVs who have completed the task will resemble fishing for a bait from a moving boat. The drone must "overtake" the transport aircraft at a speed of about 220 km / h. Next, the device must pick up the cone, sliding on a cable deflated from the bracket. The system resembles a system of refueling aircraft in the air.
It is expected that any aircraft equipped with a similar apparatus for “trapping” will be able to pick up a UAV, and not just the original uterus plane. Demonstration tests "Gremlin" scheduled for the middle of the 2019 year. In half an hour, the aircraft carrier will have to lift four prospective unmanned systems on board.
According to the manufacturer, the Gremlin is an inexpensive and reusable UAV. It is expected that the devices will be launched from existing military aircraft (C-130 or C-17), being outside the zone of the enemy. The architecture of Gremlins is modular and allows you to quickly change the functionality of the machine, for example - to increase the payload, conduct autonomous operations and be part of a so-called system. "Royal unmanned systems".
After the mission is completed, the prospective UAV returns to the uterine plane, which in turn returns it to the operational base, where the ground-based technical team is able to retool the device for a new 24 hours.
Gremlins explores many advanced technical areas, including:
▪ Landing and evacuation of several aircraft at high speeds in the air
▪ Cheap airframe designs with a limited service life
▪ Operational safety when performing missions with a high degree of risk
Earlier it was noted that in April 2018, Dynetics was selected as a contractor to refine the design and, ultimately, the launch of the Gremlins, as well as landing and evacuating them by means of transport aircraft.
It is assumed that the systems will have a high degree of autonomy and carry out operations, independently distributing them within the “swarm” group. The data exchange between the devices will take place both by means of a radio signal and optical systems: the latter will help improve the quality of communication between the operational units of the group.
According to published data, the range of the UAV is in the range from 500 to 900 km, and the time spent in the air - at least one hour. The devices look like a cruise missile, and can reach speeds up to 0,8 MAX number.
The collection of the UAVs who have completed the task will resemble fishing for a bait from a moving boat. The drone must "overtake" the transport aircraft at a speed of about 220 km / h. Next, the device must pick up the cone, sliding on a cable deflated from the bracket. The system resembles a system of refueling aircraft in the air.
It is expected that any aircraft equipped with a similar apparatus for “trapping” will be able to pick up a UAV, and not just the original uterus plane. Demonstration tests "Gremlin" scheduled for the middle of the 2019 year. In half an hour, the aircraft carrier will have to lift four prospective unmanned systems on board.
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