RQ-11 Raven (MIP)

Abstract

The Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) provides the battalion and below ground maneuver elements critical situational awareness and enhance force protection. The system provides the small unit commander an organic and responsive tactical Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition capability through the ability to view real-time Full Motion Video and sensor data via the system ground control stations. Other compatible receivers, such as the One System Remote Video Terminal and appropriately equipped manned platforms may also receive the SUAS products. A SUAS includes three hand-launched aircraft that do not require an improved launch/recovery location. In addition to the aircraft, the system contains ground control equipment, which includes an interoperable hand controller. The equipment is fully transportable in or on rucksack type packs that are organic to the unit. SUAS is transitioning to a Capabilities Production Document (CPD) that will utilize existing RQ-11 and RQ-20 in a system of systems fielding concept, with a Short Range Micro (SRM) to be included later. Justification: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) Base funding of $1.613 million will be utilized for Program Management Engineering support and to meet CPD Increment II Block II related requirements. Specifically, the development of Tactical Open Government Architecture (TOGA) functionality to support new capabilities for mobile operations (embedded radio) and interface/control features including Interface Control Document (ICD) needed for SRM control and also perform developmental testing requirements as TOGA software is updated.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2017
• Source ID: RA7_0305232A_7_2040_PB_2017

Tags

Readers

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

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs