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MAARS


Manufacturer: QinetiQ Status: in development, being evaluated by US DoD Background: Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System (MAARS) incorporates feedback from US Army trials of three Special Weapons Observation Reconnaissance Detection System (SWORDS) variants of QinetiQ's Talon UGV. QinetiQ delivered the first MAARS to the US DoD in mid-2008 for evaluation. MAARS will form the basis of QinetiQ's medium (300-400lb) UGV family. MAARS can use non-lethal force by projecting the operator's voice through mounted loudspeakers or alternatively by pulsing a green, eye-safe laser to dazzle people. It can launch 40mm less-lethal ammunition, such as beanbags, smoke, star clusters and pepper spray, and lethal ammunition. If lethal action is required, an operator can launch 40mm high explosive grenades or engage with a 7.62mm M240B medium machine gun. MAARS is also equipped with a new manipulator arm having a 100lb lift capability Characteristics: weight: approx 350lb
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QinetiQ collaborates with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to investigate how drone technology can strengthen their Search and Rescue missions.
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Solar-charged aircraft to have flown to a world record
A UK solar-powered plane proved itself as the one to break the world record for the longest time spent in the air by an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV), after remaining airborne for two weeks.
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The drone market has grown steadily and continuously over the past several years. The technology is here to stay and is becoming more prevalent across numerous industries. But 2020 was a unique year due to Covid-19. Overall, respondents even felt that the changes in business models triggered by the lockdowns would actually have a positive impact on the drone industry in the long run.
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