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Mantis






Manufacturer: BAE Systems Status: in July 2008 BAE Systems announced that it had entered into the jointly funded first phase of a programme with the UK MoD to develop the Mantis Unmanned Autonomous System (UAS) advanced concept technology demonstrator to help shape technology development for the UK's future UAS capability. Key UK industrial partners include Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ, GE Aviation, Selex Galileo and Meggitt. First flight was achieved in October 2009 at Woomera test range in South Australia. The Mantis demonstrator is powered by two Rolls-Royce RB250 turboprop engines, has a wingspan of 22m, a triplex flight control system and exploits onboard autonomy to reduce operator workload and provide increased system performance. Status: in development
2014-02-07
First flight footage of Britain’s supersonic Taranis combat UAV made public
The British Ministry of Defence has been working with BAE Systems to develop what they are claiming is the most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers.
2013-04-11
Laser-based UAV sensor payload for detecting beach mines to be designed by BAE Systems
HONOLULU, 9 April 2013. Electro-optics designers at the BAE Systems Spectral Solutions segment in Honolulu are developing a prototype laser-based mine- and obstacle-detection system to help Navy and Marine Corps forces avoid threats on invasion beaches.
2012-11-02
BAE Silver Fox at AUSA 12
The Silver Fox was originally developed by Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR), which was purchased by BAE in 2009.
The Silver Fox is a gas/electric-powered unmanned system, weighing about 30 pounds.
The Silver Fox is a gas/electric-powered unmanned system, weighing about 30 pounds.
2012-09-19
BAE Systems to Integrate Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV
For the first time, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®) will be integrated onto an unmanned aerial vehicle, BAE Systems announced today. The company, which designed and manufactures the guidance section of the laser-guided rocket, was recently awarded a U.S. Navy contract to add the APKWS onto the MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV.
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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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2012-04-05
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