Talon

USA QinetiQ UGV
Region:  USA and Canada    Country:  USA    Category:  UGV    Company:  QinetiQ   
Talon
Manufacturer: QinetiQ Status: in production Background: originally developed for the EOD mission, Talon robots were first deployed by the US DoD to Bosnia in 2000. QinetiQ delivered its 2,000th Talon to the DoD in May 2008, making it the most numerous UGV in US service. Talon has evolved to become a multi-mission system with optimised variants for route clearance (Talon IV Engineer), police, fire and other public service first responders (Talon Responder), hazmat missions (Talon Hazmat) and special weapons and tactics/military police units (Talon SWAT/MP). Talon represents QinetiQ's medium (80-180lb) UGV family Characteristics: size (LxWxH): 34x22.5x18 (arm stowed), 52in (arm extended), weight: 115-156lb depending on mission profile Performance: max speed: 5.2mph, 43° stairs, 43° incline, payload capacity: 100lb, tow capacity: up to 1,500lb Operator Control Unit: digital data/analogue video (standard), 500-800m LoS Payload: (standard): 3x IR illuminated cameras, x12 optical/x25 digital colour zoom camera, (optional): colour thermal, colour B&W, night vision


QinetiQ Supports NextGen Search and Rescue Missions

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QinetiQ Supports NextGen Search and Rescue Missions
QinetiQ collaborates with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to investigate how drone technology can strengthen their Search and Rescue missions.

Solar-charged aircraft to have flown to a world record

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Solar-charged aircraft to have flown to a world record
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