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  • #16
    Originally posted by The real Jack View Post
    Exactly, if you get the dod used to buying COSTS equipment it's a hard battle to get them to buy proper military gear - I'm sure the Israelis make a "navalised" UAV to fit every realistic price bracket
    The Scaneagle is a derivative of the Seascan drone designed to aid fishermen (US) to track tuna. The version used by naval and military has performed well on land and at sea. Due to it's launch and recovery configuration , it is very suitable for a ship with a flight deck. The training recommended for aeronautical Launch and Recovery specialists, and controllers is about 3 months with the manufacturer training unit or possibly another Navy already qualified to train such as RCN or RN.
    An air unit (UAV) consists of 4 aircraft plus one Launch unit, One recovery gantry, starting motor, etc. The cost in 2006 was about 3.2M USD for the complete unit. The gantry is fitted with a GPS homing unit that guides the aircraft in to be wing hooked by a special shock absorbing cable. Ideal for P31 or similar ships. Range is 100km and endurance up to 20 hours.
    The ideal scenario would be 4 Uav's plus two Launch and Recovery systems to allow for shore side training.

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    • #17
      The recent hobby drone use is no different to a few years ago the use of R/C helicopters as a low cost alternative to A/A targets for secondary weapon training aboard ship. The NS has been experimenting with hobby drones for many years. I remember seeing a smartphone controlled version being demonstrated at an open day about 6 or 7 years ago.
      It isn't a case of buying something on the cheap though, more a case of well meaning individuals trying to demonstrate a concept to a disinterested civil service audience. The only other way this was done in the past was by working with aother nation overseas using such technology, and making sure their technology got into as many photos intended for home as possible.
      The EOD Hobo was designed for the Irish Army by an Irish company in the 80s. The proven success has seen the company sell its licence to build HOBO and its successors to other nations. Likewise Timoney, designed vehicles for irish use, proved the concept and sold in greater numbers to others. The point is our procurement system is so disfunctional, people on the ground have to come up with alternative ways to be supplied with equipment that other nations consider mandatory items.
      For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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      • #18
        The US Army has banned all DJI drones, the Chinese company made the drone the Naval Service are using.

        U.S. Army bans use of Chinese-made drones due to 'cyber vulnerabilities'

        ....A U.S. Army memo .... published online, ordered Army personnel to cease all use of Dajiang Innovation products, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries/storage media from devices, and secure equipment for follow on direction.

        "Due to increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI products, it is directed that the U.S. Army halt use of all DJI products," the memo stated. "This guidance applies to all DJI UAS and any system that employs DJI electrical components or software including, but not limited to, flight computers, cameras, radios, batteries, speed controllers, GPS units, handheld control stations, or devices with DJI software applications installed."....

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        • #19
          Royal Navy has gone to tender for 2 tethered drones

          Britain is looking to spend £458k on two 'Tethered Uncrewed Air Systems' for the Royal Navy with a flight time of 24 hours and operational height of 90 metres.

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