KMAX Experimentation and Support
Abstract
Funding provided for experimentation for unmanned cargo operations and includes complementary collision avoidance, payloads, advanced sensors, autonomy; efforts refined requirements and Concept of Operations (CONOPS); and support of future unmanned programs of record. Funding supported government and industry teams to develop key sensor technologies needed for future VTOL aircraft. This included continued development of autonomous obstacle avoidance and landing systems for dual military-commercial use, such as natural disaster response and combatting wild fires, allowing for cargo delivery in austere environments. Additionally, funding supported the continued development and integration of unique satellite communication systems designed for over-the-horizon use and operation in line-of-sight constrained environments. The combined capability will be demonstrated on the CQ-24A. Currently, there is no additional funding planned for KMAX Experimentation and Support (PU 3427) through the FYDP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 3427_0304240M_4_1319_PB_2021
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