Short Take-Off and Landing for Proliferated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Abstract
This project addressed gaps in coverage for time sensitive target defeat missions by designing, developing, and demonstrating an operational short take-off and landing (STOL) prototype system for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The prototype system consists of hardware that externally augments and increases launch acceleration as well as increases landing deceleration with the goal of achieving both take-off and landing in under 250 feet. The STOL capability significantly expands UAS basing options in areas that have geographic challenges. Using FY 2019 funding, the project completed system analysis, design, and fabrication of the STOL system. The project culminated with demonstrations of two different UAS platforms. The STOL system transitioned to the U.S. Special Operations Command Long Endurance Aerial Platform program of record.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 4c82bee483912c977b8dd1c8658460be