Low-Cost Payloads
Abstract
The Low-Cost Payloads project leverages existing platforms and payloads to deliver near-term innovative capabilities to Combatant Commanders. SCO repurposes existing systems by developing alternative Concepts of Employment (CONEMP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for their employment by the warfighter. Concepts that provide capability improvements to Combatant Commanders are identified for accelerated prototype demonstration, and worked as joint projects with the Services to speed transition time for rapid fielding. Low-Cost Payloads will leverage low cost, commercial, and often low technology options that do not conform to the typical DoD acquisition business model, but have the potential to disrupt and change warfighting capabilities by avoiding or creating technological surprise. Due to the nature of these projects, specific applications and detailed plans are available at a higher classification level. The Low-Cost Payloads project will transition to the Advanced Innovative Technologies Program Element (PE) 0604250D8Z in FY 2016 as part of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Payloads project.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 58e9a86167eb998e5690810817664102