Results of Forthcoming Critical Tests are Needed to Confirm Army Remotely Piloted Vehicles Readiness for Production

Abstract

For several years, the progress of the Army's remotely piloted vehicle program was slow because of relatively low funding and numerous technical problems. Better progress has been made in the past year. Several technical problems appear to be resolved although not yet demonstrated in system flight tests. The Army has intensified the system's development and is expanding its planned role on the battlefield. This expansion is being done through several system enhancements now in development which could increase program costs well beyond the current $2.4 billion estimate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1984
Accession Number
AD1101893

Entities

People

  • Frank C. Conahan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Data Links
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Flight Testing
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Ground Stations
  • Lasers
  • Procurement
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Economics
  • Software Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.