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Editor Ian Kemp. [email protected] Head of Publishing Sales Mike Wild. [email protected] Advertising Sales +44 (0)1753 727007 Handbook Directories and Updates Mohan Sadasivan. [email protected] Production David Hurst, Michelle Stalker, Adam Wakeling Chairman Nick Prest

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Specifications and images of UAVs under development or in production around the globe.

127 UAV engines This section provides data on a selection of UAV engines in production.

133 UAV test ranges This section includes some of the most important ranges used for the development and testing of UAVs.

139 UGVs Specifications and images of UGVs under development or in production.

169 UMVs This section covers a selection of USVs and UUVs in development or in service.

185 Payloads A sampling of payloads currently available to the UV market. The section is divided into communications, electro-optical, electronic warfare, FLIR/thermal imaging, integrated systems, synthetic aperture radars and weapon systems.

221 Guide to suppliers A worldwide listing of companies in the UV industry, divided into air, ground and naval categories. Companies are then listed by product type. Suppliers from p233 are listed by company and include website, e-mail, telephone and fax.

ABOVE: Left: A USMC squadron uses a Kaman/Lockheed Martin unmanned K-MAX helicopter to deliver cargo in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Right: A USN EOD technician trains with a QinetiQ Dragon Runner UGV in Afghanistan. (Photos: USMC/USN) COVER: Left: A newly delivered Australian Army Shadow 200 is launched at the Woomera Rocket Range. Top right: US Fleet Forces Command explored the capabilities of AAI’s Fleet Class Common USV during Exercise Trident Warrior 2011. Bottom right: US Army soldiers learn to operate the iRobot 510 Packbot during training at Bagram, Afghanistan. (Photos: ADF/USN/US Army)

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Welcome to the 20th edition of the Unmanned Vehicles Handbook. Even the most ardent proponents of unmanned systems 20 years ago failed to predict their growth over the past two decades. However, to be fair, it has been the US-led war on terrorism since 2001 which has fuelled this growth, just as the First World War spurred the development of manned aviation. UK forces became expert in the use of EOD robots in Northern Ireland in the 1970s, while other armies also developed niche capabilities to deal with perceived limited threats from terrorism. Today, coalition forces in Afghanistan rely on hundreds of UGVs and UAVs to conduct routine operations. Although discussion continues in some quarters about whether trained pilots are need to remotely fly MALE and HALE UAVs, at the lowest tactical level on the ground it is the ambition of many armies to ensure that every infantry squad is equipped with backpackable UGVs and UAVs for around-the-corner and over-thehill reconnaissance. The US, British, Israeli and other armies are also funding development of UGVs to carry the squad’s backpacks. Four press releases published as I was writing this are indicative of the scale and importance of UV activity: General Atomics was awarded a $410 million US Army contract for delivery of Gray Eagle UAVs; the service also awarded a $358 million contract to AAI to procure TCDL retrofit kits for the Shadow UAV; Lockheed Martin and LaserMotive announced they had demonstrated the capabilities of ‘an innovative laser power system’ to extend Stalker UAV flight time to more than 48 hours, an increase of 2,400%; and the USN announced that it had tested communications software for the UCAS-D programme aboard the USS Harry S Truman, bringing carrier operations of the Northrop Grumman X-47B closer. Although today’s news is indicative of American dominance of the sector, other developments in the same week indicate that Europe is keen to close the gap. French President François Hollande announced that when his defence minister visits his British counterpart on 24 July, they will sign two agreements covering cooperation in the unmanned sector. At a February meeting of British Prime Minister David Cameron and Hollande’s predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, the two leaders announced their intention to cooperate in UAV development. France is examining the suitability of the British Army’s new Watchkeeper UAV to meet its own needs. Cameron said that joint development of a MALE UAV, expected to be led by Dassault and BAE Systems, could ‘ensure that our respective sovereign requirements will be met in a cost-effective manner’. As both countries are implementing significant reductions in defence spending, such a collaboration is a sensible way forward, especially as both aspire to maintain similar expeditionary warfighting capabilities. This handbook continues to grow, with each issue reflecting the expansion of the industry. Product entries in the handbook are free of charge, so if your company make equipment you believe should be included in the next edition, please contact the editor at [email protected].

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innovation It’s true… as a global leader in modeling and simulation and integrated training solutions, CAE is applying its expertise and experience to support unmanned aerial systems (UAS) mission training. As UASs take on a growing role, military forces are re-evaluating the requirements for UAS operators, and there is an increasing need for more robust and capable mission training solutions. We are focusing on the training required by the mission team – including the pilot, payload specialist and mission commander. Our solutions are non-proprietary, flexible, adaptable and interoperable to enable distributed mission operations. Our simulation technology leadership in areas such a sensor simulation, weapons effects, computer-generated forces, artificial intelligence, common databases and true fidelity modeling – combined with our training systems integration expertise– come together to help our customers stay one step ahead and prepare the UAS mission team for mission success.

CAE’s UAS mission training solutions feature a fully immersive synthetic environment, state-of-the-art sensor simulations, and additional simulation technologies to support complete mission crew training and rehearsal requirements.

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SPECIFICATIONS – UAVs This section includes most UAVs and unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) that are currently under development or in production worldwide. Entries are arranged nationally, then alphabetically by manufacturer and system name. The specifications are supplied by the original equipment manufacturers. Further information can be obtained by contacting companies directly. In accordance with current thinking, ballistic or semi-ballistic vehicles, cruise missiles and artillery projectiles are not considered to be UAVs, and are therefore not included. If your company produces UAVs that you think should be included in the next edition, please contact the editor at [email protected]

Above: A US Army brigade aviation element officer launches an AV Puma UAV in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. (Photo: US Army)

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Australia » BAE Systems » Kingfisher 2 Use(s): flight element of the UAV Experimentation System (UES – multi-UAV research and experimentation system), S&R experimentation, TUAV/MALE conops and TUAV/MALE architecture development Manufacturer: BAE Systems Australia, Integrated Autonomous Systems Powerplant: UEL AR 74-1025 38hp rotary Dimensions: length 4.2m, wingspan 4.23m Weights: MTOW 121kg, max payload 22kg Performance: speed 95kt, endurance 3hr, mission radius 50+km, range 60-95kt Payload: modular, interchangeable mission payloads up to 22kg, including COTS gimballed EO/IR turret (12in), EO/LRF, flight control sensors, DGPS, IMU, Pitot-static, DDF node processor, SLAM node processor, mini-ESM payload (BAE Systems) Data link: air-ground (control/ telemetry) – spread-spectrum UHF radio modem (optional redundant system), C-band planned, air-air (experimentation) – wireless LAN Guidance/tracking: fully autonomous take-off and landing, fully autonomous navigation, guidance and control during flight, pre-programmed and in-flight updateable

waypoint Launch: wheeled Recovery: wheeled (wheel brakes) Structure material: aluminium, carbon fibre, plywood Electrical power: battery and alternator/generator GCS: COTS PC-based, conforms to ISR Management System architecture Status: in operation

Australia » Cyber Technology » CyberEye II Use(s): MALE – surveillance and reconnaissance, SAR, border patrol, aerial survey Manufacturer: Cyber Technology Powerplant: 100cc horizontal twin, two-stroke, spark ignition Dimensions: length 2.8m, wingspan 4.5m Weights: MTOW 80kg Performance: dash airspeed 160km/h, endurance 10hr (with 15kg payload), ceiling 10,500ft ASL, cruise speed 90km/h Payload: modular depending on customer requirements – combined high-resolution video and thermal IR gyro-stabilised camera (26x optical zoom on visual spectrum and 8x on thermal IR), high-resolution video gyro-stabilised camera (26x optical zoom), digital video downlink, high-resolution still camera payload, other mission-specific payloads – for example for the mining industry Data link: data 900MHz spread spectrum, payload video data links can vary Guidance/tracking: DGPS/ INS Launch: runway Recovery: runway or parachutes (typically emergency use only) Structure material: epoxy fibreglass Electrical power: 150W at 12V Status: in production

Australia » Cyber Technology » CyberQuad Maxi Use(s): over-the-hill tactical reconnaissance, perch-and-stare surveillance, infrastructure inspection, asset management, damage assessment, aerial photography and high-definition cinematography Manufacturer: Cyber Technology Powerplant: four direct-drive brushless electric motors Dimensions: 690x560x200mm Weights: 1.85kg, MTOW 2.5kg Performance: up to 25min endurance Payload: HD handycam, digital SLR or hermal/optical options Data link: 500m range LOS Guidance/tracking: semi-autonomous velocity control with position hold and return home capability, or fully autonomous with waypoint navigation and click-to-fly capabilities Launch: VTOL Recovery: VTOL Structure material: durable engineering thermoplastic Status: in production

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Australia » Cyber Technology » CyberQuad Mini Use(s): over-the-hill tactical reconnaissance, perch-and-stare surveillance, infrastructure inspection, asset management, damage assessment, situational awareness through urban environments, aerial photography and cinematography Manufacturer: Cyber Technology Powerplant: four direct-drive brushless electric motors Dimensions: 420x420x200mm Weights: 950g, MTOW 1.5kg Performance: endurance up to 20min Payload: low-light CCD, HD video or thermal camera options Data link: 500m range LOS Guidance/tracking: semi-autonomous velocity control with position hold and return home capability, or fully autonomous with waypoint navigation and click-to-fly capabilities Launch: VTOL Recovery: VTOL Structure material: durable engineering thermoplastic Status: in production

Australia » Silvertone Electronics » Flamingo Mk 2 SB Use(s): aerial survey and monitoring, UAV training, other roles as required by the customer Manufacturer: Silvertone UAV Powerplant: a range of customer-specified 23-50cc engines Dimensions: length 2.9m, wingspan 4m Weights: empty 10kg, MTOW 20kg Performance: (depending upon engine configuration) speed 140km/h, max endurance 6hr, max ceiling 3,000m, mission radius 300km Payload: as specified by the customer Data link: N/A Guidance/tracking: N/A Launch: suitable for fixed or drop-off undercarriage, catapult launch Recovery: fixed undercarriage or skid Structure material: full composite fibreglass with minimal carbon fibre in critical areas Status: in production

Australia » Silvertone Electronics » Flamingo Mk 4 TB Use(s): aerial survey and monitoring, UAV training, other roles as required by the customer Manufacturer: Silvertone UAV Powerplant: a range of customer-specified 23-50cc engines Dimensions: length 2.9m, wingspan 4m Weights: empty 11kg, MTOW 24kg Performance: (depending upon engine configuration) speed 135km/h, max endurance 6hr, max ceiling 3,000m, mission radius 300km Payload: as specified by the customer Guidance/tracking: N/A Launch: suitable for fixed or drop-off undercarriage, catapult launch Recovery: fixed undercarriage or skid Structure material: full composite fibreglass with minimal carbon fibre in critical areas Status: in production

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Australia/USA » AAI » Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Use(s): military tactical long-endurance ISR, communications relay, scientific missions, environmental observation and monitoring Manufacturer: AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems SyPowerplant: dual-cylinder, 3hp, four-stroke K-Twin type or two-stroke, 4hp, pure heavy fuel Electrical power: up to 150W available for payload Dimensions: length 2.5m, height 0.77m, wingspan 3.65m, propeller diameter 0.6m Weights: empty 21.2kg, MTOW 33.4kg, max payload 5.3kg Performance: speed 45-75kt, endurance 15hr with full payload, up to 24hr with smaller payload, ceiling 4,500m, mission radius 1,000nm Payload: combined EO/IR standard, communications relay Data link: LOS and BLOS with Iridium SATCOM Guidance/tracking: autonomous under base command, navigation using RTK GPS with magnetometer back-up Launch: autonomous via sliding frame launcher or car-top launch Recovery: autonomous Soft Hands net or belly landing Structure material: composite System components: Mk 4.7 aircraft, launch and recovery trailer, Expeditionary Ground Control Station

Austria » Schiebel » Camcopter S-100 Use(s): surveillance and reconnaissance, ISTAR, target acquisition and designation, anti-piracy, communications relay, precision delivery, aerial mapping, traffic control, disaster monitoring, search and rescue, harbour patrol, pipeline and power line monitoring and convoy protection – land and sea operations by day and night Manufacturer: Schiebel Aircraft Powerplant: 50hp powered with heavy fuel or AVGas 100LL, 293cc rotary engine Dimensions: length 3.1m, height 1.1m, rotor diameter 3.4m Weights: empty 110kg, MTOW 200kg, max payload 50kg Performance: speed 222km/h, endurance 6hr (with 34kg payload) plus optional external fuel tank – extending endurance up to 10hr, ceiling 5,500m, mission radius 150km, endurance speed 100km/h Payload: universal mount allows for a wide variety of payloads – EO/IR, laser designation and various radars Data link: C-band Guidance/tracking: DGPS/INS Launch: VTOL Recovery: VTOL Structure material: carbon fibre System components: two aerial vehicles, one GCS Electrical power: 500W at 28V DC GCS:

two network-based mission planning/control and payload workstations, tracking antenna, UHF back-up antenna, GPS reference module, pilot control unit, CUBE Status: in production

Belarus » Indela » Eye Sky Use(s): VTOL UAV for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance, target designation, border control Manufacturer: Indela Powerplant: four-cycle, two-cylinder, water-cooled with dry crankcase Dimensions: rotor diameter 3.28m, height 1.15m Weights: MTOW 150kg Payload: gyro-stabilised EO system with IR camera and laser rangefinder Performance: cruise speed 70km/h, endurance up to 6hr, range 420km Launch/ recovery: VTOL GCS: trailer-mounted Status: available

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Brazil » BRV » BRV-01 Use(s): C4ISR, tactical surveillance, communication relay and power line inspection Manufacturer: BRV – UAV & Flight Systems Background: BRV-01 is designed to complement the power line inspection procedure currently performed by small manned planes and helicopters Dimensions: wingspan 2m, pusher configuration Weights: MTOW 10kg Performance: cruise speed 54kt, endurance 1hr Guidance/tracking: semi-autonomous flight Payload: one gimballed thermal camera, one day/night CCD camera and customised sensors Launch: wheeled Recovery: wheeled Status: in production

Brazil » BRV » BRV-02 Use(s): tactical surveillance and C4ISR Manufacturer: BRV – UAV & Flight Systems Dimensions: wingspan 120cm, electrical configuration Performance: cruise speed 32kt, endurance 1hr semi-autonomous flight Guidance/tracking: semi-autonomous flight Payload: one gimballed thermal camera, one day/night CCD camera and customised sensors Launch: hand Status: in production

Brazil » BRV » BRV-03 Use(s): urban surveillance and C4ISR Manufacturer: BRV – UAV & Flight Systems Powerplant: four electric motors Dimensions: 30cm Endurance: up to 20min Guidance/ tracking: semi-autonomous flight Payloads: one gimballed thermal camera or one gimballed day/night CCD camera or a full HD camera and customised sensors Launch: VTOL Recovery: VTOL Status: in production

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Brazil » Santos » Carcará II Use(s): tactical reconnaissance Manufacturer: Santos Labs Dimensions: wingspan 2m Weights: MTOW 4kg Performance: operational speed 30-90km/h, endurance 2.5hr, range 15km Payload: EO or IR camera Launch: hand or catapult Recovery: deep stall system that allows the platform to descend in a 45° angle to achieve a precise landing in a topographically dense environment Structure material: EPP foam GCS: developed by Santos Status: entered Brazilian Marine Corps service in 2006

Canada » MMIST » Snowgoose (CQ-10A) Use(s): cargo, communications, ISR Manufacturer: Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology Powerplant: Rotax 914 UL 84kW Avgas, 100LL turbocharged flat-four engine driving a three-blade composite pusher propeller Dimensions: length (overall) 2.9m, height to top of fuselage 1.5m Weights: empty 340kg, MTOW 608.7kg, max payload 260kg Performance: speed 32-39kt, endurance (ground launch) 17hr, (air launch) 15hr, ceiling (max deployment altitude) 25,000ft, mission radius 450km max (zero wind) Payload: EO/IR camera, LOS communications relay, meteorological sensing unit, wind sonde dispenser, security loudspeaker, FM radio broadcast, amongst others Data link: SATCOM Guidance/tracking: fully autonomous flight – GPS/SATCOM Launch: air or ground launched Recovery: fully autonomous landing over a wide variety of unprepared surfaces – a two-person recovery team can retrieve the air vehicle with an unmodified HMMWV Structure material: aluminium airframe, composite cowlings System components: air vehicle, ground launch and air launch

parachutes, ancillaries package, initial spares package, shipping containers Electrical power: basic 800W, upgrade 1,500W GCS: flight plan is programmed on and uploaded into the AGU before launch or via the SATCOM data link Status: in production

China » CASC » CH-1 Use(s): medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Performance: max speed 220km/h, cruising speed 120-150km/h, endurance 6-8hr, ceiling 4,000-6,000m, cruising altitude 1,000-3,000m, mission radius 100-200km Payload: ‘2-in-1’ payload composed of day CCD camer, FLIR and laser geodimeter Launch: booster rocket assistance from rail launcher Recovery: parachute or belly skid Status: available

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SPECIFICATIONS – UAV ENGINES This section provides data on a selection of engines produced for UAVs. Entries are arranged nationally, then alphabetically by manufacturer and system name. The specifications are those supplied by the original equipment manufacturers. Further information can be obtained by contacting these companies directly. If your organisation produces engines which you believe should be listed in this section, please contact the editor at [email protected]

Above: USAF personnel cover the engine exhaust and intake ports of an RQ-4B Global Hawk during post-flight procedures at a base in south-west Asia. (Photo: USAF)

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Germany » Göbler Hirthmotoren » 3503 HF The 3503 Heavy Fuel (HF) engine is a water-cooled, reed valve-controlled twocylinder, two-stroke (inline) engine with electronic direct injection (DI), Nikasilcoated cylinders and oil injection. DI enables ‘world-class’ fuel consumption at cruise, automatic altitude/temperature compensation and cold start of heavy fuel without heaters Displacement: 625cm3 Weight: 38kg with exhaust and water in the engine Max torque: 67.5Nm at 6,000rpm Max performance: 45kW at 6,500rpm Ignition system: CDI programmable Options: G 50 gearbox, integrated 3kW starter/generator

Germany » Göbler Hirthmotoren » 4102 The 4102 is an air-cooled, rotary-valve-controlled two-cylinder, two-stroke (opposed) engine with electronic fuel injection and Nikasil-coated cylinders. Automatic altitude and temperature compensation ensures reliable starting in a temperature range from -40 to +50°C and at altitudes from 0-6,000m Displacement: 100cm3 Weight: 2.50kg with exhaust system Length: 145mm Width: 240mm Max performance: 6kW at 6,000rpm Ignition system: CDI programmable Options: 1, 2 or 4 cylinders, custom-made (max 200cm3), mounting and propeller flange variable, generator drive with gear or fan belt

Germany » Göbler Hirthmotoren » S1215 The S1215 engine is an air-cooled, reed-valve-controlled two-cylinder-boxer, two-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection and Nikasil-coated cylinders. Automatic temperature and altitude compensation ensures reliable starting in a temperature range from -50 to +50°C Displacement: 521cm3 Weight: 22kg without exhaust, reduction drive, generator and engine mount. Max torque: 53Nm at 6,300rpm Max performance: 36.7kW at 6,500rpm Ignition system: CDI programmable Options: belt reduction drive, electric starter, generator

Israel » Bental Motion Systems » B-013 The B-013 is a permanent magnet sensorless motor for micro UAVs. It is designed for long life and high reliability, and sealed to ensure high endurance in harsh environmental conditions. The motor can be supplied as part of the air vehicle’s propulsion system, tailored to customer needs Weight: 56g Power at take-off: 60W Power at cruise: 30W Torque at take-off: 30mNm Torque at cruise: 24mNm Speed at take-off: 14,000rpm Speed at cruise: 11,500rpm Efficiency: >90%

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Israel » Bental Motion Systems » B-020 The B-020 is a permanent magnet brushless motor able to power mini-UAVs of up to 8kg. This motor is compact, lightweight and efficient, designed to drive propellers about 30cm in size. Designed for long life and high reliability, the B-020 is sealed to ensure high endurance in harsh environmental conditions. The system’s driver/controller is supplied as a separate unit Weight: 460g Current at take-off: 41.2A (driver input) Current at cruise: 7.7A Torque at take-off: 1.07Nm Torque at cruise: 0.202Nm Speed at take-off: 9,200rpm Speed at cruise: 4,000rpm

Israel » Bental Motion Systems » B-047-017 The B-047-017 permanent magnet brushless motor is Bental’s largest UAV motor. The compact, lightweight and efficient motor is designed to drive propellers of about 60cm in diameter. It has an integrated encoder for commutation feedback purposes and for controlling the propeller’s angular position during landing. Designed for long life and high reliability, the B-047-017 is sealed to ensure high endurance in harsh environmental conditions Weight: 1.4kg Peak current: 170A Torque at take-off: 4.2Nm Torque at cruise: 1.9Nm Speed at take-off: 6,000rpm Speed at cruise: 3,750rpm Efficiency: 84%

UK » Cosworth » AE1 The AE1 is a lightweight, heavy-fuel diesel combustion engine designed for use in UAVs. The AE1 develops 3.5bhp with a 0.375 power-to-weight ratio and has been designed to achieve maximum efficiency with the minimum of maintenance. It employs a true compression ignition cycle in a two-stroke configuration. The AE1 has been tested on automotive diesel, marine diesel, JP-5, JP-8 and A-1 jet fuels

UK » Cubewano » Bobcat 34 The Bobcat 34 multi-fuel engine offers high power-to-weight ratios and very low vibrations. It is ideally suited to replace electric UAV power units in order to extend range and duration. It has the ability to start and run on both gasoline and JP-8 down to -32°C Design features: air- or liquid-cooled, lightweight construction, quiet (easily silenced), compact form factor, separate oil system, electronic engine management, automatic altitude compensation, integral starter generator upon request Configuration: single-rotor Wankeltype engine Weight: 2.7kg fully dressed Power output: 4.8hp at 9,500rpm Fuel type: gasoline or JP-8 (Jet A-1) Fuel system: electronic fuel injection Ignition system: via ECU

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UK » Cubewano » Reno 42 High power-to-weight ratios and very low vibrations make the Reno 42 ideal for UAV applications. It has the ability to start and run on both gasoline and JP-8 down to -32°C. The liquid-cooled version has been designed to operate in applications that require continuous high output Design features: air- or liquid-cooled, lightweight, quiet (easily silenced), compact form factor, separate oil system, electronic engine management, automatic altitude compensation, integral starter generator upon request Configuration: single-rotor Wankeltype engine Weight: air-cooled 6.6kg fully dressed, liquid-cooled 6.8kg fully dressed Power: air-cooled 15.5hp at 10,500rpm peak, 12.1hp at 8,500rpm continuous, liquid-cooled 15.5hp at 10,500rpm continuous Fuel type: gasoline or JP-8 (Jet A-1) Fuel system: electronic fuel injection Ignition system: via ECU

UK » Cubewano » Sonic 35 The Sonic family of engines is designed to maximise quality, fuel efficiency and reliability. High power-to-weight ratios and very low vibrations make the Sonic ideal for UAV applications with the unique ability to start and run on both gasoline and JP8 (as low as -32°C) and with operational capabilites as high as 49°C Design features: air-cooled, lightweight construction, quiet (easily silenced), compact form factor, separate oil system, electronic engine management, automatic altitude compensation, optional 600W starter generator Weight: 4.8kg fully dressed Configuration: single-rotor Wankel-type engine Power output: 8.5hp at 9,200rpm, 6.5hp continuous Fuel type: gasoline or JP-8 (Jet A-1) Fuel system: electronic fuel injection Ignition system: via ECU

UK » Ricardo » Wolverine 3 The Wolverine 3 is the ‘first engine developed expressly to power UAVs’. It runs on military JP-8 fuel and incorporates a 500W starter/generator that provides ample electricity to operate payloads such as cameras, comms devices and weapon systems. The starter/generator expands options for stopping and restarting the engine while in flight to extend range or reduce noise for silent, low-altitude operations. The engine may also serve as a range extender for electric or hybrid operations. It had its first flight in mid-2010 and is intended to be the first in a family of UAV engines Configuration: two-cylinder Cycle: twostroke Cooling: air Power output: 3.1hp Displacement: 88cc Max speed: 6,000rpm Fuel type: JP-8 Ignition: spark Fuel injection: direct Starting: starter generator 500W Dimensions (WxHxL): 267x175x193

UK » UAV Engines » AR682 The AR682 engine has been developed to power UAVs which have limitations on propeller diameter and therefore cannot use a reduction drive. It provides 75bhp at 6,000rpm in an ultra-compact envelope Design features: high power-to-weight ratio, low cross-sectional area, economical fuel consumption, low levels of vibration Configuration: twin-rotor Wankel-type spark ignition engine Displacement: 294cc per rotor Weight: 51kg Power output: 75bhp nominal at 6,000rpm Fuel type: regular grade (min 92 RON) Mogas (leaded or unleaded) or AVGAS 100LL Ignition system: fully duplicated 28V CD system with magnetic triggering firing twin plugs

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Unmanned Air Vehicles SPECIFICATIONS – UAV TEST RANGES

This section samples most of the unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and unmannedcombat air This section includes some of the most ranges used for the development and vehicles (UCAVs) that are currently underimportant development or in production worldwide. Entries testings of UAVs. Entriesthen are arranged nationally, then alphabetically by the name the are arranged nationally, alphabetically by manufacturer and system name. Theofdata facility. are supplied by the manufacturers. Most ofinformation the specifications supplied the organisations or companies which operate Further can be are obtained by by contacting these companies directly. these facilities. Further information can be obtained by contacting them directly. Note: In accordance with the current thinking, ballistic or semi ballistic vehicles, cruise If your organisation provides facilities the testing of UAVs whichsystems you believe be missiles and artillery projectiles are not for considered to be unmanned and should therefore listed this section, please contact the editor at [email protected] are notinincluded. If your company produces UAVs which you believe should be listed in this section please contact the editor by email ([email protected]) or by mail at the address shown on page 3 to ensure your system is included in the 2011 Handbook.

Above: Above: A Royal Australian Air Force IAI Malat Heron UAV takes off for an operational upgrade mission over the RAAF Woomera Test Range, an area of 127,000km2 in South Australia. (Photo: ADF)

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Australia » RAAF Woomera Test Range

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The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Woomera Test Range (WTR), located in the north-west region of the State of South Australia, covers a 127,000km2 area (roughly the size of England). Woomera has an international reputation for its clear air – both in terms of its vast open airspace for manoeuvre and its ‘quiet’ electromagnetic operating spectrum. Operationally supported by an RAAF airbase capability able to ramp up to operate all types of aircraft, and domestically supported by a fully featured permanent support base for up to 500 deployed personnel, Woomera is now in high demand for access to its highly specialized test environments supporting air, space and ground-based weapons systems testing, the conduct of hazardous Mark 4.7 material and explosive ordnance demolition and testing, and for other specialist and joint-force operational preparedness, simulation, testing and training activities.

RTK GPS with magnetometer backupnavigation using RTK GPS with magnetometer backup Launch: autonomous launch via sliding frame launcher or car-top launch. Recovery: autonomous net or belly landing. Structure Material: composite System Components: Mark 4.7 aircraft, launch and recovery trailer, Expeditionary Ground Control Station (EGCS) Electrical Power: up to 75w available for payload Ground Control Station: EGCS Status: In productionPerformance: speed: 50-80kt; endurance: 10 hr with full payload; to 24hr with smaller payload; ceiling: >6,000m; mission radius: >1,000m Payload: EO, IR, LP standard; communications relay Datalink: LOS and BLOS with iridium satellite communications >1,000m Payload: EO, IR, LP standard; communications relay Datalink:

Canada » CED/UAS Center of Excellence

The Centre d’excellence des drones (CED)/UAS Centre of Excellence (UASCE) is located at Alma airport, 175km north of Quebec City, Canada. Alma municipal council and Alma Airport announced the official launch of the UASCE in mid-2011. More than 20 companies and agencies, including Transport Canada, are involved in the development of the centre. CAE, a world leader in simulation technologies and training services, is represented on the board of directors. Besides flight testing activities, the UASCE offers R&D activities and partners, maintenance, storage and modification hangars and shops, UAV operators on site and training facilities and equipment for pilots and support personnel. The first research project at UASCE is RTK GPS with magnetometer backupnavigation using RTK GPS between theviaAnti-Icing Materials International with magnetometercollaboration backup Launch: autonomous launch sliding frame launcher or car-top launch. Laboratory, at Recovery: the University of Chicoutimi, and Aviatech autonomous net or belly landing. Structure Material: Technical Services, a company composite System Components: Mark 4.7 aircraft, launch and specialising in the development of recovery trailer, Expeditionary Ground Control Station (EGCS) aeronautical products, to develop and demonstrate anti-icing Electrical Power: up to 75w available for payload Ground Control Station: EGCS Status: Infor productionPerformance: strategies UAVs. At the UASCE, CAE and Aeronautics are speed: 50-80kt; endurance: 10 hr with full payload; to 24hr with using a Miskam, a Canadian smaller payload; ceiling: >6,000m; mission radius: >1,000m version of the Aeronautics Payload: EO, IR, LPDominator standard; communications relay Datalink: XP, to demonstrate how UAVs can be used for civil LOS and BLOS with iridium satellite communications >1,000m such as remote Payload: EO, IR, LPapplications standard; communications relay Datalink: inspection of pipelines and hydroelectric installations, surveillance of forest fires, observation Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 1 of critical natural resources, assessing natural disasters and a range of other tasks.

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Above: US Army engineers use a QinetiQ Talon UGV to place a simulated C4 charge near unexploded ordnance during route clearance training prior to deployment to Afghanistan. (Photo: US Army)

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Canada » Allen Vanguard » Defender Manufacturer: Allen Vanguard Background: the Defender UGV is a sophisticated large bomb disposal robot constructed from titanium with heavy lifting capability. It has been designed specifically to deal with a changing threat while retaining the core capabilities to extend the operating parameters of current EOD requirements. It can be deployed in CBRNE situations to carry detection equipment Dimensions (LxWxH): 152x73x115cm in stowed position Weight: 275kg (without accessories) Performance: speed 3.25km/h, endurance >5hr depending on mission, climbs 20cm stairs at 45° System components: independent six-wheel drive, cameras – colour CCD front-drive camera, colour CCD rear-drive camera, pan-and-tilt camera with 40x zoom, colour CCD camera on claw, adjustable B&W CCD turret camera with IR illumination, moveable B&W CCD auxiliary camera Status: in production

Canada » Allen Vanguard » Vanguard Manufacturer: Allen Vanguard Background: the Vanguard UGV is designed to provide mission support for EOD technicians in both law enforcement and the military. It can be deployed in EOD/IED incidents where access is restricted, such as the aisles of aircraft and buses and underneath vehicles. The most recent upgrade to the Vanguard, a digital command system, has made it fully interoperable with the larger Defender. Both UGVs now share the same digital communications telemetry and are operated with the same command console Dimensions (LxWxH): 104x45x56cm in stowed position Weight: 56kg (without accessories) Performance: speed 2.25km/h, endurance up to 5hr depending on mission, climbs 20cm stairs at 45° System components: two independent tracks with anti-flip device, cameras – colour CCD drive camera, pan-and-tilt camera with 40x zoom, colour CCD camera on claw, articulated arm with six axes of movement, telescopic arm reach up to 2.27m Status: in production

Canada » ICOR Technology » Caliber T5 Manufacturer: ICOR Technology Users: law enforcement and military EOD units Background: Caliber T5 is a small-sized robot designed with mobility and agility in mind and is ideally suited to EOD and SWAT teams needing to deploy a compact robot into narrow passages such as buses, trains and planes. The 64kg robot can be quickly deployed from a car boot. The single arm has 5° of movement including turret, shoulder, elbow, wrist and claw, and can reach most suspicious devices with its 1.6m reach. An optional extension arm provides vertical reach of 2.6m for access to overhead compartments. The T5 comes equipped with a single disrupter mount and is interoperable with most brands of recoilless disrupters. Two red lasers and one colour camera are used for sighting weapons. Two independent firing circuits are used for initiating disrupters or bottle charges Dimensions (LxWxH): 88x44x56cm stowed Weight: 63.5kg Performance: up to 8km/h Payloads: five colour cameras including PTZ camera with 26x zoom, and front and rear colour/ IR cameras, two-way audio system, disrupter System

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Canada » ICOR Technology » MK3 Caliber Manufacturer: ICOR Technology Users: law enforcement and military EOD units Background: MK3 Caliber is a medium-sized robot that offers users the towing and dragging capability of a larger platform combined with the speed, agility and dexterity of smaller lightweight UGVs. The MK3 Caliber is a multi-functional EOD robot with a heavy-duty claw capable of lifting up to 30kg and a rotating twin-disrupter turret designed for recoilless disrupters Dimensions (LxWxH): 84x60x56cm stowed Weight: 84kg Performance: top speed 8km/h Payloads: six colour cameras including PTZ camera with 26x zoom and front and rear colour/IR cameras, two-way audio system (talk/listen), disrupters System components: 6x6 all-wheel drive with three-speed transmission, rubber tracks and anti-flip bar for climbing stairs and rough terrain Control station: C2 unit in hard-shell case with 15in screen, RF wireless system (900MHz data, 2.4GHz video, 1.4GHz digital video available) Status: in production

Canada » ICOR Technology » Mini-Caliber Manufacturer: ICOR Technology Users: law enforcement and military tactical units Background: the lightweight, modular Mini-Caliber is a man-transportable robot for SWAT and EOD operators. Developed for rapid tactical missions, the robot is simple to operate and quick to deploy, providing fast action for searching rooms, hallways, stair wells and confined spaces. Dimensions (LxWxH): 40x24x60cm stowed Weight: 27kg Performance: top speed 4km/h Payloads: one front-drive colour/IR camera, one rear-drive colour/IR camera, one zoom camera (10x optical), front and rear flippers for stair climbing and overcoming obstacles, two-way audio (talk/listen) System components: tracked drive system capable of up to 4km/h, 24V DC 9.6Ah LFP rechargeable batteries, turreted, robotic claw with 4.5kg lift capacity Control station: lightweight, portable command and control unit with 6in daylight-readable screen, RF wireless system (900MHz data, 2.4GHz video) Status: in production

Croatia » DOK-ING » MV-4 Manufacturer: DOK-ING Background: the MV-4 mine clearance system is a tracked, remote-controlled machine designed to clear all types of anti-personnel mines and is survivable to all types of anti-tank mines. Due to its small dimensions and manoeuvrability, it is suitable for mine clearance of house yards, orchards, forest paths, river banks and other types of terrain that are inaccessible to larger machines. The engine and vital components of the machine are protected by steel plates. Mines are destroyed by the force of impact of the flail tool attachment which consists of a hardened steel shaft with hammers attached at the end of the chains. In service with 12 armies including the US Army which has bought more than 65 systems, designated the M160, since 2004. SAIC signed a contract with DOK-ING in November 2011 to provide technical support for the M160 for up to three years Powerplant: Perkins 1106C-E60 TA turbocharged diesel Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.46x2.02x1.47m with clearing arm pulled in Clearance: 260mm Weight: 5.56t Speed: 0.5-2km/h Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

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Croatia » DOK-ING » MV-10 Manufacturer: DOK-ING Background: the MV-10 double tool mine clearance system is designed to clear anti-personnel (AP) mines, anti-tank (AT) mines and unexploded ordnance. It uses two tools: a rotating flail tool designed to activate or shatter AP and AT mines and a rotating tiller tool that performs secondary clearance and also keeps the digging depth constant. The flail and the tiller unit can operate simultaneously or independently of one another. Additional tool attachments include a roller and blade/gripper unit. The MV-10 is operated by a single operator using the remote control unit from a safe distance. DOK-ING delivered eight MV-10s to the Australian Army in 2010. In service with other military forces and civilian mine clearance organisations Powerplant: Caterpillar C18 turbocharged diesel Dimensions (LxWxH): 7.23x2.98x2.13m with tool fitted Clearance: average 350mm, maximum 600mm Weight: 18.96t Speed: up to 3km/h working, 10km/h maximum Performance: mine clearing width 2.45m, digging depth 250-600mm, mine clearing capacity up to 5,000m²/h, depending on terrain

France » Alcore Technologies » Jumper Helicopter Robot Manufacturer: Alcore Technologies Background: the Jumper is a lightweight UGV designed to be delivered near the target area by a VTOL UAV. It then drives to the target area and deploys a mast for surveillance. The robot functions equally well up or down Powerplant: electric Dimensions (LxHxW): 38x10x48cm Weight: 2.7kg Performance: speed 10km/h, endurance 2hr, mission radius 10km Payload: colour CCD camera with real-time video downlink Data link: 400MHz down and radio modem Guidance/tracking: handle control Status: in development

France » ECA » Cameleon Manufacturer: ECA Users: police, military and other security forces Background: Cameleon is a lightweight UGV designed for inspection, handling and neutralisation of explosive devices. A modular architecture allows the operator to adapt the robot according to its mission. Designed to meet the latest homeland security requirements, Cameleon is ideally suited for missions in urban areas, ports, airports, on aircraft and in subways Dimensions (LxWxH): 670x520x190mm Weights: platform 27kg, payload capacity 20kg Performance: up to 500m (radio), up to 200m (fibre-optic cable) Payloads: EOD equipment (manipulator arm, turret, disrupter), CBRN equipment (radiometer, sampling system, chemical and radiological sensors) Options: NBC sensors, firing modules, surveillance and intelligence modules, RSTA module Status: in production

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Unmanned Air Vehicles SPECIFICATIONS – UMVs This section includes samples most a selection of theof unmanned unmanned airsurface vehicles vehicles (UAVs)(USVs) and and unmanned unmannedcombat underwater vehicles air(UUVs) vehicles that (UCAVs) are currently that are incurrently production under or in development around the development or in production worldwide. Entries are arranged world. nationally, then alphabetically by manufacturer and system name. The data Entries are are arranged suppliednationally, by the manufacturers. then alphabetically by manufacturer and system name. The specifications are those supplied by the original equipment manufacturers. Further Further information information can be obtained can be obtained by contacting by contacting these companies these companies directly. directly. If your organisation produces UMVs which you believe should be listed in this section, please Note: In the contact accordance editor atwith [email protected] the current thinking, ballistic or semi ballistic vehicles, cruise missiles and artillery projectiles are not considered to be unmanned systems and therefore are not included. If your company produces UAVs which you believe should be listed in this section please contact the editor by email ([email protected]) or by mail at the address shown on page 3 to ensure your system is included in the 2011 Handbook.

Above: Above: Autonomous Maritime Navigation 1 and Autonomous Maritime Navigation 2 patrol for intruders during Exercise Trident Warrior 2011 directed by US Fleet Forces Command, which deployed advanced capabilities on ships to collect real-world data and feedback. (Photo: USN)

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France » ECA » Inspector Type: USV Use(s): coastal and port security, coast guard missions including underwater search, mine warfare, naval combat, shallow water survey, hydrography and oceanography, surveillance and reconnaissance. A range of vehicles are available for carrying out different tasks Manufacturer: ECA Dimensions: length 7m Performance: up to 65kts Payload: K-Ster mine killer, sidescan sonar, towed sonar, forward-looking/obstacle-avoidance sonar, multi-beam echo sounders, sub-bottom profiler, CTD profiler, magnetometer Communications: three modes of operation – manually aboard the USV, remotely controlled using the computer console at up to 10nm and autonomous with supervision from the computer console at up to 10nm

Germany » Atlas Elektronik » SeaCat Type: AUV Manufacturer: Atlas Elektronik Background: SeaCat is a highly modular hybrid AUV combining the benefits of AUV and ROV technology. It can fly with a fibre-optic cable connection to secure real-time sensor data transmission to the operator console. SwapHead technology enables it to adapt to several roles such as HD site survey in coastal waters, dock and offshore structure inspection, police search and recovery Power: rechargeable Li-Po Dimensions (LxWxH): 2.5x0.5x0.5m (length depends on payload mounted in the head section) Weight in air: approx 140kg Communications: LAN (on deck), WiFi, FOC Navigation: aided inertial system (IMU, DVL, pressure sensor, GPS) Performance: typical velocity 3-4kts, 6.5kts MUM, typical mission duration 6-10hr, depth rating up to 300m Payload: modular payload section, standard payload high-res side-scan sonar or user-defined Status: in production

Germany » Atlas Elektronik » SeaFox-C Type: UUV Manufacturer: Atlas Elektronik Background: fibre-optic guided, one-shot mine disposal vehicle for semi-autonomous disposal of naval mines and ordnance found at sea. The integrated homing sonar relocates previously acquired positions of underwater objects within minutes. After relocating, the onboard CCTV camera identifies the objects, and they can be destroyed using a built-in, large-calibre shaped charge. Deployable from a range of platforms, including MCM vessels, surface combatants, rubber boats, craft of opportunity, helicopters Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.3x0.39x0.39m Weight: 43kg Payload: FLS, TV camera Power: LiSo2, rechargeable NiMH Communications: FOC Navigation: transponder/responder-aided dead reckoning (pressure sensor) Performance: speed <6kts, endurance <100min, depth rating <300m Status: in production, over 3,000 systems sold to nine different navies

Germany » Atlas Elektronik » SeaOtter MkII Type: AUV Use(s): Mine detection and countermeasures, rapid environmental assessment, sea bed mapping, hydrographical surveys Manufacturer: Atlas Elektronik Background: an advanced modular version of the SeaOtter AUV specially designed for various military and commercial purposes Dimensions (LxWxH): 3.65x1.1x0.5m Weight: 1,000kg Payload: modular payload section, standard payload high-resolution SSS, MBES, SBP (optional) or user-defined Power supply: rechargeable Li-Po Communications: LAN, radio, WiFi, Iridium, FOC (option) Navigation: aided inertial system (IMU, DVL, pressure sensor, SVS, GPS) Performance: speed >7kts, endurance >20hr depending on mission profile, depth rating up to 600m Status: in production, five systems sold

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Germany » EvoLogics » Sonobot Type: USV Use(s): light surface vehicle for hydrographic survey, bathymetry, mapping, inspection, monitoring in harbours and inland waters. Equipped with DGPS, ultra-broadband echosounder and side-scan sonar, it can operate in autonomous and radio-controlled modes. Fast and manoeuvrable with its hydro jet thrusters, it scans the area and provides onboard data logging. With carbonfibre floats, it is resistant to sea and industrial waste waters. The lightweight design ensures easy transport and handling Manufacturer: EvoLogics Power: rechargeable Li-Po batteries Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.2x0.92x0.5m Weight: <35kg Performance: <13km/h, optimal 4km/h; endurance over 10hr; range 40km, WiFi range <1.8km, remote control range 300m, extendible Payloads: echosounder, side-scan sonar, front-view camera, WiFi, remote control, autopilot, DGPS, GNSS+RTK, submersible sensors (CTD, pH) Status: available

Greece » EADS 3 SIGMA » Aristotelis Type: USV Use(s): sensor calibration, coastal, harbour and waterway surveillance, homeland security, reconnaissance Manufacturer: EADS 3 SIGMA Aeronautical & Electronic Systems Powerplant: 150hp outboard engine, fuel capacity 200l Dimensions: length 7.75m, width 2.55m Performance: speed 72km/h (no payload), 66.7km/h (with payload); endurance 10hr; operational radius 11.11km Payload: Luneburg lenses, horn loudspeaker, integrated camera for operation in remote locations, laser prisms, multi-mover device, radar unit, IR emission system, VHF, siren, rotary strobe light Communications: RF and video links Navigation: inertial measurement and real-time GPS data Operation: manned, remote navigation via portable GCS and payload remote control Platform type: Olympic 7.20 Cruiser rigid inflatable boat Electrical power: rechargeable battery packs Status: in production

Israel » Aeronautics » SeaStar Type: USV Use(s): harbour and strategic facility protection, coastal patrol, ship protection, oil rig protection, optical and electromagnetic field-of-sight extension, ISR missions, target designation, jamming and decoy missions, force protection Manufacturer: Aeronautics Power, propulsion and performance: cruising speed 83km/h, 2x 470hp marine diesel engines, water-jet propulsion, 555km mission range plus 10hr holding Dimensions: length 1.1m, width 3.5m Weight: 600kg Characteristics/payloads: controlled by UMAS C2 system, payload weight 2,500kg, day/night (EO/IR) sensors, target acquisition sensors, ESM/ECM/ELINT/COMINT, sonar, PA system, non-lethal weapon systems (water/noise/stun), maritime stabilised gun and fire control system

Israel » Elbit Systems » Silver Marlin Type: USV Use(s): ISR, force protection/anti-terror, anti-surface and antimine warfare Manufacturer: Elbit Systems Power, propulsion and performance: two 315hp marine diesel engines, max speed 83km/h, endurance 48hr/926km Dimensions: length 10.67m Payloads: 2,500kg including stabilised day/night EO CoMPASS payload, 360° panoramic view payload, CCD TV camera, FLIR, laser rangefinder/designator, 7.62mm remotely controlled weapon, maritime radar, public address, search floodlight and obstacle avoidance sensors Navigation: inertial measurement unit, GPS and electric compass Communications: common UAV/USV mission control system, digital, L/S-band data link with 35nm over seas LoS range, backup Iridium-based SATCOM with automatic link initiation in case of non-LoS situation, fully automatic switch between two links and wideband SATCOM Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

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Israel » Elbit Systems » Stingray Type: USV Use(s): high-speed USV with miniature, portable mission control station. R/C or autonomous. Missions include port and sea structure defence and security, on-site event management and damage assessment. Suitable for decoy purposes and target practice Manufacturer: Elbit Systems Power, propulsion and performance: jet propulsion,130hp, speed 92km/h Dimensions: length 3.2m Payloads: gimballed and gyro-stabilised EO/IR, laser marker and tracker, Micro CoMPASS IMINT payload with day CCD high-res, third-gen, night-cooled thermal imager, laser target illuminator (marker) and auto target tracking Navigation: GPS, inertial measurement and fluxgate compass Communications: Stingray and control station are connected via wireless LoS, comprised of several separate communication systems providing operator telemetry and enabling system control and location monitoring

Israel » Rafael » Protector Type: USV Use(s): plug-and-play mission modules for force protection, ISR, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, EW Manufacturer: Rafael Length: 9-11m Power, propulsion and performance: water jet, diesel engine Characteristics/payloads: unmanned integrated naval combat system, autonomous and remotely controlled, Mini-Typhoon stabilised naval machine gun system, TopLite multi-sensor optronic payload, light projector, PA system, microphone; can be operated from sea and/or shore, interfaced to C2 Communications: data links, video links Navigation: radar, GPS, INS/gyro

Italy » Calzoni » MiniRanger Type: USV Use(s): minehunting in shallow-water, fleet precursor, hydrographic research Manufacturer: Calzoni, a subsidiary of L-3 Communications Dimensions: 5m Payloads: hull-mounted and towed side-scan sonars, optic sensors Modes of operation: remote manual control (joystick/keyboard) of vehicle heading and thrust; automatic track-keeping of planned tracks, vehicle motion is continuously monitored by the master station; automatic mode without radio link, the vehicle operates on the planned track in covert operation Speed: 18kts+ Status: in production

Italy » Calzoni » U-Ranger Type: USV Use(s): ISR, harbour security, minesweeping/minehunting, shallow-water ASW, fleet precursor, UAV/UUV support, communications relay, amphibious warfare support, naval target towing, hydrographic research Manufacturer: Calzoni, a subsidiary of L-3 Communications Dimensions: 7 and 11m Payloads: deployable forward-looking sonar, towed sweeping devices, optic sensors Modes of operation: remote manual control (joystick/ keyboard) of vehicle heading and thrust; automatic track-keeping of planned tracks, vehicle motion is continuously monitored by the master station; automatic mode without radio link, the vehicle operates on the planned track in covert operation Speed: 40kts Status: in production

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SPECIFICATIONS – PAYLOADS This section of the handbook is divided into sub-sections describing the following UV payloads: • • • • • • • •



Communications Electro-optical Electronic warfare FLIR/thermal imaging Flight control systems Integrated systems Synthetic aperture radars Weapon systems

The data in these entries has been supplied by the original equipment manufacturers. Further information can be obtained by contacting these companies directly. If your organisation produces payloads which you believe should be listed in this section, please contact the editor at [email protected]

Above: Technicians load Raytheon’s Small Tactical Munition Phase II onto a Cobra UAV prior to testing at Yuma Proving Ground in February 2012. (Photo: Raytheon)

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Communications 2D3

Catalina Catalina, powered by 2d3 Sensing’s Tungsten components, offers a unified software solution for acquisition, management and dissemination of full-motion video that is not encumbered by hardware limitations, tied to any operating system or restricted in use by any legacy systems. Able to connect to any format of motion imagery stream and metadata, Catalina can archive, exploit, deliver and connect to just about any motion imagery format and metadata protocol used in the field today. With no artificial limits on the number of simultaneous users or feeds, Catalina represents a value-added solution to the ever-growing problem of motion imagery overload and data deluge. TacitView 2d3 Sensing’s TacitView uses state-of-the-art vision science techniques and decades of full-motion imagery experience to simplify the process of turning full-motion video (FMV) into imagery intelligence. TacitView is a user-friendly, mission-oriented software application for FMV screening, enhancement and analysis. Designed to work with existing UAS, ground stations, analysis workstations or as a standalone imagery analysis tool, TacitView offers powerful enhancement capabilities from stabilisation and super resolution to mosaicing and tracking to make the most of imagery. Tungsten The cornerstone of 2d3 Sensing’s offering is the Tungsten Media Toolkit, which is a software development kit that is an ideal software package providing flexible, superior real-time digital media solutions, says the company. The Tungsten Media Toolkit can be used for a wide array of media purposes and applications and offers developers an extensive application programming interface to operate on media from diverse sources (cameras, network streams, archives). Tungsten’s highly adaptable, layered capabilities range from encoding and decoding, to recording and playback, to advanced content-based retrieval and analysis that can handle simultaneous media sources across many platforms. The Tungsten Media Toolkit provides the foundation to unleash the full intelligence potential of digital media.

AIRBORNE INNOVATIONS

MicroraptorHD Full featured, subminiature high-definition video link with integrated bi-directional C2 data link. As light as 50g, MicroraptorHD is an enabling technology for high-definition video transmission from the smallest unmanned vehicles, including UAVs under 500g, with larger vehicles also benefiting from the minimal size, weight and power requirements. With a long-range 1W (2W government) power output, the system has very high performance. It is capable of transmitting 1080p at 30fps, 720p and SD video, in addition to functions such as a bi-directional C2 data link. At 107x45x20mm, it can fit in very small vehicles. The system supports multiple cameras and digital and analogue interfaces for a variety of HD, SD and IR cameras. 1080p HD cameras are also available as small as 10x10mm.

ANTCOM

GPS Antennas Antcom produces a range of airborne antennas in various sizes, including the industry-standard Arinc 743 and mini-Arinc, which can be mounted on jets, helicopters or UAVs. The company also manufactures small, lightweight antennas with hermetically sealed circular radomes. These products bear FAA TSO-C144 certification.

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AN/APX-117/-118/-123/-124 Common Transponder (CXP) products incorporate the advanced features required in today’s global military and civil air traffic control environments. Dependent on configuration, the CXP contains an M4/M5 crypto and meets all US and NATO Mode 4 and 5 requirements, compliant with STANAG 4193. The transponder’s open-system architecture design and high-density field programmable gate array technology ensures ongoing versatility and future utility through software upgrade only, without the risk and cost associated with hardware modifications. Power: 28V DC. Support modes: 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4 and 5 level 1 and 2, ADS-B depending on configuration/model; DoD AIMS 03-1000A compliant; Mode S level 3 and interface to TCAS II system per RTCA/DO-181C; elementary and enhanced surveillance compliant. Reliability: >8,800hr predicted MTBF in airborne inhabited platform. Dimensions: 137x137x213mm. Weight: 5.44kg. AN/DPX-7 The AN/DPX-7 is BAE Systems’ next-generation transponder designed specifically for smaller platforms. It incorporates all the features required for tomorrow’s global military and civil air traffic control environments. It provides Mode 4 and 5, compliant with STANAG 4193, Mode S and ADS-B functionality in a reduced-size unit at a lower cost than current military transponders. Power: 28V DC. Support modes: 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4 and 5 level 1 and 2, ADS-B, -R, TIS-B, DoD AIMS 03-1000A compliant; Mode S level 3 and interface to TCAS II system per RTCA/DO-181C; elementary and enhanced surveillance compliant. Reliability: >4,000hr predicted MTBF in airborne uninhabited platform. Dimensions: 137x137x<102mm. Weight: 2.72kg.

Commtact

AMLS The Advance Mini Link System (AMLS) is a miniaturised digital data link system specifically designed for mini and small unmanned platforms. The AMLS provides capabilities that until now were only available on large platforms. The system uses open IP architecture and enables full-duplex wideband, digital link, error correction techniques and highrate communication in the uplink (UPL) and downlink (DNL) channels. The AMLS can downlink real-time video images, LAN, serial data and information from most sensors operating today. The AMLS is suitable for mini and small UAS. It is lightweight, small, has low power consumption and combines commercially proven technologies and standards with advanced algorithms to provide reliability and high performance. The system’s full duplex wideband provides one uplink for the command to UAV and one downlink that transmits sensor information and related data from the UAV to ground control, both on the same band. IDLS Mk-II The Integrated Data Link System Mk-II (IDLS Mk-II) is an advanced digital data link system specifically designed for tactical and MALE unmanned platforms. The system uses open IP architecture and enables full duplex wideband, digital link, relay, error correction techniques, resistance to jamming techniques and high-rate communication in the uplink (UPL) and downlink (DNL) channels to LOS ranges up to 250km. The IDLS Mk-II can downlink real-time video images, serial data and information from most sensors operating today. The IDLS Mk-II is a modular, lightweight, reliable, relatively small in size and affordable system. It combines the commercially proven technology and standards with advanced algorithms to provide high performance.

CONTROP PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES

APU-1 The antenna positioning unit is a lightweight communication antenna pedestal for UAVs that is designed to provide single-axis pointing capability in a compact and robust package. Contains a precision DC Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

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Payloads – Communications servo mechanical drive assembly, RF components, rotary joint, slip ring and electronics circuits. The APU-1 can carry a large antenna with dimensions up to 40x60cm under a wind load of up to 65kts. The antenna can be pointed in azimuth according to manual commands or can track automatically according to signal strength. Communication to the antenna pedestal is provided by means of an RS-422 serial channel. Customers/ users: UAV manufacturers in Israel and worldwide. Power: input voltage 28V DC, 1A. Dimensions (DxWxH): 282x247x359mm. Weight: 7.5kg. Status: in production. HRN-1 Airborne data link directional antenna pedestal for UAVs. Customers/users: UAV manufacturers in Israel and worldwide. Power: input voltage ±15V, 0.4A; +5V, 0.5A; +28V, 1A (for -54°C option only). Velocity: 30°/sec. Positioning range: 360°xN. Positioning accuracy: 0.7° (1 sigma). Operation frequency: 4.4-5.1GHz. Weight: 2.3kg (including C-band antenna). Status: in production. HRN-2 Airborne dual-directional antenna pedestal for UAVs. Power: input voltage ±15V, 0.8A; +5V, 0.5A; +28V, 1.7A (for -54°C option only). Velocity: lower antenna 20°/sec, upper antenna 30°/sec. Positioning range: 360°xN. Positioning accuracy: 0.7° (1 sigma). Operation frequency: 4.4-5.1GHz. Weight: 4kg (including C-band antennas).

ELBIT SYSTEMS EW AND SIGINT ELISRA

ADLS-2 Advanced data link system (ADLS-2) is a wireless communications system for MALE UAVs with the ability to process and transmit data from five different payloads and 24 IP sources. As an open-architecture hardware/ software composite, the ADLS-2 can be configured to meet specific customer needs, UAV types and payload capabilities. The ADLS-2 consists of an airborne segment – the Air Data Terminal – and a ground segment – the Ground Data Terminal. The V-IP X/dX Data Packeting Interface Adapter subsystem forms the platform core of the ADLS-2 system. The V-IP X/ dX is especially designed to combine multiple streams of analogue data, gathered by a variety of UAV sensor payloads, into a unified stream of IP data packets. This data is converted to digital format, which can then be channelled over a fraction of the downlink bandwidth that would be required to send each of the sources by separate channels. The V-IP X/dX DPIA enables delivery of up to five standard analogue broadcast-quality live video sources, along with as many as 24 digital IP channels including SAR, ELINT, COMINT, EO/IR, modem, audio, interface to the UAV host, SATCOM interface and other sensor payloads. Operating range: 200km LOS, 350km with airborne or ground relay. Frequency band: L, S, C, X, Ku. Data and video rates: up to 80Mb/s or 80M chips/s. Video type: analogue or digital. Modulation methods: BPSK, QPSK, GMSK, π/4 DaQPSK. StarLink StarLink is a point-to-point, full-duplex, digital data link system, specifically designed for use with midi- and mini-UAVs. It provides simultaneous transmission of C2 signals and reception of video and telemetry data between the UAV and a GCS. Resistant to jamming and interference and with provision for encryption, StarLink securely delivers real-time video imagery captured by the UAV payload straight to end users in the field and provides the best inner-link solution for interference, multipath and coexistence. Added to its low weight, StarLink’s low power consumption allows extended mission range and endurance. StarLink employs a Time Division Duplexing (TDD) method that can operate in single-frequency or frequency-hopping mode, to achieve very high spectral efficiency (4MHz per channel); uplink and downlink traffic can share the same frequency while using only the part of the bandwidth required by each type of traffic. StarLink’s compact and easily transportable Ground Data Terminal is mounted on a tracking system, which affords it single- or dual-axis Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

tracking capability and further extends its effectiveness. Using the RVT link, combined with Elbit Systems’ tactical video dissemination systems, the StarLink Digital Data Link System enables field commanders and dismounted troops to receive real-time data for target tracking, situational awareness, damage assessment, over-the-hill reconnaissance and surveillance, and all-round support for battlefield management. Frequency bands: L, S, C, UHF (for backup uplink). Multiplexing method: TDD. Data rates: video 1.4-3Mb/s. Telemetry and command data: 4.8/9.6/19.2kb/s. Range: 0-100km. Modes of operation: frequency-hopping/single-frequency. Modulation methods: DQPSK, FSK. TDDL System The Tactical Digital Data Link (TDDL) is a latest-generation Ku-band wireless communications system implemented in a flexible architecture configuration and featuring software-defined radio technology, which enables vast waveforms and frequency allocation, as well as the ability to comply with a variety of different military standards, including provision for interoperability with TCDL and STANAG 7085. Characteristics: range >200km without relay, frequency bands UHF, L, S, C, X and Ku, data rates – uplink 9.6-200kb/s, downlink 1.6-10.71Mb/s, upgrade to 45Mb/s. Options: capability for simultaneous transmission of data from multiple low- and high-rate sensors and payloads, provision for encryption. Power consumption: <200W. Control interfaces: MIL-STD-1553B, RS-422, 10/100 Base-T, remote operation via F/O interface available. Digital data rate: 3-45Mb/s. Modes of operation: analogue/digital video, digital data, telemetry. Immunity: clear or jamresistant, LPD/LPI, using DS/Sp techniques. Weight: <6kg.

Goodrich sensors and integrated systems

MDR-80 Digital mission recorder with plug-in application cards providing flexible operational configurations. Digital video: 1553 recording RT/BM, PCM recording, digital video transmit/receive, ACMI and 24+GB memory. SSMDR Solid State Mission Data Recorder (SSMDR) records single- or multipleimaging sensor and mission data (EO, IR and SAR). Features: fully integrated removable unit, AMPEX DCRsi interface, up to 50GB of storage, 480Mb transfer rate. Power: consumes <50W. Dimensions (LxWxH): 8.7x6x3.75in (<200cu in). Weight: 9lb.

IAI/ELTA SYSTEMS

EL/K-1850 IDL Network The EL/K-1850 Integrated Data Link (IDL) Network is a wideband integrated microwave communication network designed for a variety of ground-toground, ground-to-air, ship-to-air and air-to-air applications. The EL/K-1850 can be tailored from a variety of data terminals, including ground data terminals, air data terminals and video receiving assemblies, enabling the user at each terminal to receive and/or transmit analogue data, video and/ or digital data. Applications: C2 of UAVs; transfer of data from remote imaging sensor, ESM sensor or CSM sensor; back-up to communication links; beyond horizon communications by relay; data Tx/Rx for special mission aircraft; C2 communication network. EL/K-1865 ADT The EL/K-1865 Air Data Teminal (ADT) is a high-performance, lightweight, compact air terminal for ELTA’s microwave communication data link network. It is designed to be installed on UAVs or special mission aircraft in single or dual configuration. Configuration: the ADT has a modular architecture employing a set of standard modules used also in the Ground Data Terminal. The configuration can be customised to a wide range of applications and fitted to user requirements. The ADT is a full duplex communication terminal comprising an uplink and a downlink for C2, video analogue and/or digital data transmission. The standard ADT basic configuration includes: omni-directional antenna; transceiver with

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Payloads – Communications synthesised local oscillator; solid-state power amplifier; front end filter and pre-amplifier; and DC power supply module.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS ADVANCED PRODUCTS

VideoScout 130 VideoScout is a fully integrated, portable COTS system designed to enable field-deployed personnel to easily capture, analyse, enhance, annotate and relay video intelligence via existing communications infrastructure. Specifications: operating system Windows XP Pro, laptop CPU Intel Pentium M, processor 1.4GHz, memory 1GB, HDD removable 40GB, display 12in high-contrast touchscreen, waterproof keyboard and touchpad, PCMCIA Card 1 Type II. Environmental standard: MIL-STD-810F. Video/image processing: video capture I/O S-Video, NTSC, PAL, RS-170, RS-232, RGB (SVGA), TV out, Ethernet, audio. Compression/decompression: MPEG-2. Dimensions: 274x239x74mm. Weight: 4.3kg. VideoScout 770 VideoScout is a fully integrated, portable COTS system designed to enable fielddeployed personnel to easily capture, analyse, enhance, annotate and relay video intelligence via existing communications infrastructure. Specifications: operating system Windows XP Pro, laptop CPU Intel Pentium M, processor 1.6GHz, memory 1GB (Bay 1 modules DVD-RW), HDD removable 80GB, display 12in touchscreen (sunlight-readable LCD), waterproof keyboard and touchpad, PCMCIA Card Type III x1 or Type ll x2, Li-ion Primary Smart battery for 5hr. Video/image processing: video capture I/O S-Video, NTSC, PAL, RS-170, RS-232, RGB (SVGA), TV out, Ethernet, audio. Compression/decompression: MPEG-2. Dimensions (WxDxH): 310x255x70mm. Weight: 6.5kg.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS TELEMETRY-WEST

ATX-2740(V) Lightweight exportable data link system. Ruggedised COTS, satisfying NATO STANAG 7085 for digital, point-to-point data links. Provides real-time, full duplex sensor data and voice communications. Consists of three units: AMA, one or more fixed or steerable antennas and RFE. Carrier frequency: X- or Ku-band. Solid-state or TWTA transmitter. Integral multiplexing and demultiplexing. LOS microwave range to 50,000ft altitude. Optional ATM sensor interface (NIU). VCS700 The VCS700 is L-3’s latest offering in flight-proven video compression equipment. The VCS700 has been successfully flown on UAVs, launch vehicles and test aircraft. The VCS700 utilises Wavelet compression which provides very high compression ratios with excellent image quality. Wavelet is better suited than JPEG or MPEG to systems which are susceptible to link drop-out. Other applicationsinclude BIA/BDA for munitions, surveillance capabilities for UAVs, cockpit/cabin video for aircraft, launch vehicle visual verification of deployment of satellites, general reconnaissance.

NOVATEL

GPS-700 Series The GPS-700 antenna series incorporates NovAtel’s patented Pinwheel technology and is designed to enhance the performance of the OEM4-G2 and OEM4-G2L GPS engines. Performance: GPS-702 3dB pass band; L1 1575 -15/+30MHz (typical); L2 1228 -15/+30MHz (typical); out-of-band rejection (ƒc=L1, L2) ƒc -30/+50MHz, 30dBc (typical), ƒc -40/+80MHz, 50dBc (typical); LNA gain 27dB (typical); gain at zenith (90°) L1 +5dBic (min), L2 +2dBic (min); gain roll-off (from zenith to horizon) L1 13dB, L2 11dB; noise figure 2dB (typical); altitude 9,000m. Unless otherwise indicated, all specifications apply to both the GPS-702 and the GPS-701.

RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

DLV-53 The DLV-53 is a wideband, multirole data link system designed for ISTAR operations that combines easy integration into airborne platforms and

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ground centres with enhanced flexibility to match a large variety of sensors and payloads. DLV-53 enables the use of a single unit for point-to-point LOS/SATCOM, one-hop LOS relay and CAS waveforms simultaneously. With its multi-rate programmable modem that supports data rates from 200Kb/s to 274Mb/s and its on-the-fly adaptive coding and modulation real-time technology, DLV-53 enables data rate and spectrum occupancy control, as well as selection during operation without link disconnection, thereby maximising performance in accordance with propagation and environmental conditions. The lightweight and rugged airborne segment of the DLV-53 provides IP-standard interfaces to a wide range of payloads over a gigabit Ethernet connection with built-in growth.

RAYTHEON INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ACN Airborne Communications Node (ACN) is an autonomous communications payload that provides assured in-theatre communications and out-oftheatre reachback connectivity and SIGINT. Supports key communications requirements including joint/coalition interoperability, on-the-move and BLoS communications, multi-mission/reprogrammable functionality and communications services. It is self-deployable. When deployed it provides warfighters with an instant communications capability for existing military radios on the ground, at sea or in the air.

ROCKWELL COLLINS

ARC-210 Radio This system has provided accurate and reliable communications to a wide range of manned and unmanned aircraft for decades. To provide max flexibility and reliability, the software is reprogrammable and meets the heightened requirements for effective, reliable and secure communications. Reliability: NLT 3,400hr, AIC/NLT 1,050hr AUF. Dimensions: 142x127x250mm. Weight: 5.53kg (max).

UAV NAVIGATION

GCS UAV Navigation’s compact and robust GCS enables communication between the UAV, its payload and the ground station software, as well as real-time manual control and automatic antenna steering (pan and tilt) to reach longer video transmission distances. With its integrated video receiver, it is a complete self-contained ground data terminal. The GTRACK GDT incorporates communications through an Ethernet port, allowing the AP04 telemetry to be distributed over a computer network. Baud rate: 115.2Kb/s (full duplex). Range: 100km. Frequency: 902-928MHz. Method: frequency hoping spread spectrum. Simultaneous multiple UAVs: yes.

UAV VISION

3G Communication Module Provides remote users with an internet connection and the ability to connect with the UAV asset from anywhere in the world. There are many possibilities of how the technology can be utilised on different manned and unmanned platforms. Current deployments have included systems where multiple remote users can connect into UAV missions and view the live video streams in real time from different regions. The UAV Vision 3G communications module is a complete communications solution for platforms that can leverage off telecommunications infrastructure and provide users with the ability to connect to the system from anywhere in the world. Digital COFDM Communications Module Used for transmitting multiple video streams and C2 data to and from any of the UAV Vision gimbal payloads. The module allows the user to fully customise the encoding of the video data (frame rate and resolution). The user can select lower frame rates with higher resolution or lower resolution with higher frame rate, depending on the application. It is low-power and lightweight and very suitable for UAV and other unmanned applications. It Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

DIRECTORY – GUIDE TO SUPPLIERS This section lists key companies supplying goods, services and equipment to the unmanned vehicles industry worldwide. Products are ordered alphabetically with suppliers and their location under each. Listings from p233 are organised alphabetically by company and include: • • • •

Company address Telephone and fax numbers Email and website addresses Contact names

Highlighted listings also include the company’s logo and a summary of activity. To update a listing or submit new information, email Mohan Sadasivan at [email protected] or complete and fax back the form on p183

Above: The first MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance UAS for the USN is shown on Northrop Grumman’s final assembly line at Palmdale, California, after receiving its wings and v-tail. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)

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Products USING THIS SECTION: Companies are listed according to products and services they provide. Full details of each company are listed starting on p233. UAVS Associations ADS Group (UK) Airborne Law Enforcement Association (USA) American Helicopter Society International (USA) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (USA) Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (USA) Association of Diving Contractors International (USA) National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) (USA) Remote Control Aerial Photography Association (USA) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association (UAVS) (UK) Unmanned Systems Canada (CANADA) UVS International (FRANCE) Communications/data links 5-D Systems (USA) AB Connectors (UK) Accurate Automation (USA) ACSA (FRANCE) Advanced Aviation Technology (A2TECH) (ITALY) Advanced Defense Technologies (USA) Advanced Microwave Products (USA) Advanced Technologies & Engineering (SOUTH AFRICA) Aero Telemetry (USA) Aerodrones (FRANCE) Aerodyne (USA) Aeronautics (ISRAEL) AeroVironment (USA) AirScan (USA) Alion Science and Technology (USA) Antcom (USA) Applied Systems Engineering (USA) Aselsan (TURKEY) Astrium (UK) Astron Wireless Technologies (USA) AUAV (USA) AValon RF (USA) BAE Systems (USA)

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BAE Systems Australia (AUSTRALIA) BAE Systems Electronic Systems (USA) BAE Systems Underwater Systems Division (UK) Barco (BELGIUM) BES Systems (ISRAEL) Bharat Electronics (INDIA) BlueBird Aero Systems (ISRAEL) BML Benfield Marketing (NEW ZEALAND) Britannia 2000 (UK) Broadcast Microwave Services (USA) Cassidian (UK) CeoTronics (GERMANY) Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (TAIWAN) Cobham Advanced Composites (UK) Cobham Antenna Systems (UK) Cobham Antenna Systems Microwave Antennas (UK) Cobham Antennas Systems (UK) Cobham Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA) Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance (GMS Products) (USA) Codarra Advanced Systems (AUSTRALIA) Commtact (ISRAEL) Controp Precision Technologies (ISRAEL) Cooper Antennas (UK) Cornet Technology (UK) Cornet Technology (GERMANY) Cosworth (UK) CT-Video (GERMANY) Cubic Defense Applications (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (IRELAND) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (UK) Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (USA) Dara Aviation (USA) dB Control (USA)

DRS Defense Solutions (USA) DRS Technologies (USA) Elbit Systems (ISRAEL) Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT Elisra (ISRAEL) Emteq (USA) EuroHawk (GERMANY) GE Aviation (UK) General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies (USA) General Dynamics UK (UK) Goodrich ISR Systems (USA) GPSat Systems Australia (AUSTRALIA) Green Hills Software (UK) Harris (USA) HeliMedia (UK) Honeywell Aerospace Defense and Space (USA) HR Smith Group of Companies (UK) IAI Elta Systems (ISRAEL) IAI Israel Aerospace Industries (ISRAEL) IAI Malat Division (ISRAEL) IAI North America (USA) ING Engineering (CANADA) Instrument Control Sweden (SWEDEN) Integrated Dynamics (PAKISTAN) Intuicom (USA) ITS Electronics (CANADA) ITT Exelis (USA) Kongsberg Maritime (NORWAY) Kongsberg Maritime (UK) KVH Industries (USA) L-3 Communication Systems-East (USA) L-3 Communications Communication Systems-West (USA) L-3 Communications Southern California Microwave Division (USA) L-3 Interstate Electronics (USA) L-3 Telemetry-East (USA) L-3 Telemetry-West (USA) L-3 Unmanned Systems (USA) Lexycom Technologies (USA) Liteye Systems (USA) Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems & Solutions (UK) Logos Technologies (USA) Lom Praha (CZECH REPUBLIC) MASS (UK) MDA – MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (CANADA) Meggitt Defence Systems (UK) Melcom Electronics (UK) Mercury Computer Systems (USA) Micro Systems (USA) microdrones (GERMANY)

Microhard Systems (CANADA) MicroStrain (USA) MLB Company (USA) Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (USA) NovAtel (CANADA) Orbital Research (USA) Patria (FINLAND) Phoenix International Systems (USA) Proxy Aviation Systems (USA) QinetiQ (UK) Radionor Communications AS (NORWAY) Raytheon (USA) Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems (USA) RCAT Systems (USA) RGB Spectrum (USA) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (GERMANY) Robota (USA) Rockwell Collins (UK) Rockwell Collins (USA) Roke Manor Research (UK) Rolta (INDIA) Rotating Precision Mechanisms (USA) Sadler Aircraft (USA) Sagetech (USA) SAIC – Reconnaisance & Surveillance Operation (USA) Sandia National Laboratories (USA) Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (TURKEY) Science Applications International Corporation (USA) Scorpion Oceanics (UK) SEA (UK) Seabird Aviation Australia (AUSTRALIA) Selex Galileo (ITALY) Selex Galileo (UK) Sierra Nevada (USA) Stemme (GERMANY) Survey Copter (FRANCE) Swarm Systems (UK) Symetrics Industries (USA) TATA Advanced Systems (INDIA) Tecom Industries (USA) Telephonics (USA) Thales Communications (USA) Thales Group (FRANCE) Thales UK (UK) Times Microwave Systems (UK) Times Microwave Systems (USA) TNO (NETHERLANDS) Trimble (USA) Turkish Aerospace Industries (TURKEY) UAV Vision (AUSTRALIA) Ultra Electronics (UK)

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Ultra Electronics, Advanced Tactical Systems (USA) Ultra Electronics, Communications & Integrated Systems (UK) ViaSat (USA) Vislink Law Enforcement & Public Safety (USA) VTOL Technologies (UK) Wind River (USA) Wireless Avionics (ISRAEL) Wood & Douglas (UK) Zala Aero (RUSSIA) Consultancy Advanced Aviation Technology (A2TECH) (ITALY) Aero Telemetry (USA) Aerodyne (USA) Alcore Technologies (FRANCE) Altran Praxis (UK) AME Unmanned Air Systems (USA) Battlespace (USA) Bernard Hooper Engineering (UK) Blue Bear Systems Research (UK) Brican Flight Systems (CANADA) Burdeshaw Associates (USA) ChandlerMay (USA) Codarra Advanced Systems (AUSTRALIA) Cranfield Aerospace (UK) Defence Imaging (UK) DO Systems (UK) Elimco UAS (SPAIN) European Unmanned Systems Centre (UK) IMS Company (USA) ING Engineering (CANADA) InnUVative Systems (CANADA) Integrated Dynamics (PAKISTAN) Liebherr-Aerospace (FRANCE) Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems & Solutions (UK) Marshall Land Systems (UK) MDA – MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (CANADA) Miro Technologies (USA) Modern Technology Solutions (USA) NEAT – North European Aerospace Test Range (SWEDEN) PaxSen (USA) PLM-Engineering (GERMANY) QinetiQ (UK) RCAT Systems (USA) Remote Control Aerial Photography Association (USA) Robotics Inventions (POLAND) Roke Manor Research (UK) Science Applications International Corporation (USA) SRA International (USA) Teledyne Brown Engineering (USA) Thales Group (FRANCE)

TNO (NETHERLANDS) Unmanned Vehicle System Consulting (USA) Viking Aerospace (USA) Data storage ACES Dynamic Instruments (USA) AeroVironment (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (IRELAND) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (UK) Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (USA) Dara Aviation (USA) Elbit Systems (ISRAEL) Emteq (USA) General Dynamics UK (UK) Honeywell Aerospace Defense and Space (USA) IAI Elta Systems (ISRAEL) IAI North America (USA) ING Engineering (CANADA) Kongsberg Maritime (NORWAY) Kongsberg Maritime (UK) KOR Electronics (USA) L-3 Telemetry-West (USA) MDA – MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (CANADA) microdrones (GERMANY) Pathfinder Systems (USA) Rada Electronic Industries (ISRAEL) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (GERMANY) Rockwell Collins (USA) Sekai Electronics (USA) Thales Group (FRANCE) TNO (NETHERLANDS) Uconsystem (SOUTH KOREA) Electronic warfare Advanced Defense Technologies (USA) Aero Telemetry (USA) Albrecht Telecommunications (SWITZERLAND) Alion Science and Technology (USA) Applied Systems Engineering (USA) Argon ST (USA) Aselsan (TURKEY) Astron Wireless Technologies (USA) BAE Systems Australia (AUSTRALIA) BAE Systems Electronic Systems (USA) BAE Systems Underwater Systems Division (UK) Bharat Electronics (INDIA) CAE Professional Services (Canada) (CANADA)

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Cassidian (UK) Cobham Antenna Systems (UK) Cubic Defense Applications (USA) Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (USA) dB Control (USA) DRS Defense Solutions (USA) DRS Technologies (USA) DTM Global (UK) e2v (UK) Elbit Systems (ISRAEL) Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT Elisra (ISRAEL) EuroHawk (GERMANY) General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (USA) Grintek Ewation (SOUTH AFRICA) HR Smith Group of Companies (UK) IAI Elta Systems (ISRAEL) IAI North America (USA) ImSAR (USA) Indra (SPAIN) ING Engineering (CANADA) ITT Exelis (USA) Kongsberg Maritime (NORWAY) Kongsberg Maritime (UK) KOR Electronics (USA) L-3 Communications – Randtron (USA) L-3 TRL Technology (UK) Lockheed Martin UK (UK) Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems & Solutions (UK) Marshall Land Systems (UK) MASS (UK) Melcom Electronics (UK) Mercury Computer Systems (USA) Motorola IISG (USA) Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (USA) Pathfinder Systems (USA) Power Technology (USA) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (ISRAEL) Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems (USA) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (GERMANY) Rockwell Collins (USA) Roke Manor Research (UK) Rotating Precision Mechanisms (USA) SAIC – Reconnaisance & Surveillance Operation (USA) Science Applications International Corporation (USA) Selex Galileo (ITALY) Selex Galileo (UK) Sierra Nevada (USA) Symetrics Industries (USA) TATA Advanced Systems (INDIA) Tecom Industries (USA)

Teledyne Defence (UK) Tetis Pro (RUSSIA) Thales UK (UK) Times Microwave Systems (UK) TNO (NETHERLANDS) Wind River (USA) Xi’an ASN Technology (CHINA) Engineering AME Unmanned Air Systems (USA) ChandlerMay (USA) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) (INDIA) Ilmor Engineering Ltd (UK) Innocon (Innocon Innovative Solutions) (ISRAEL) L-3 MAS (CANADA) Liebherr-Aerospace (FRANCE) Lockheed Martin – Procerus Technologies (USA) Lola (UK) Magellan Aerospace (CANADA) Modern Technology Solutions (USA) Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems (USA) Peters Group (GERMANY) Pioneer Aerospace (USA) Sonaca (BELGIUM) Tekplus Aerospace (SPAIN) Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division (USA) Umeco (UK) Ground support equipment Air Covers (UK) Barum & Dewar (UK) Peli-Hardigg UK (UK) Red Box International (UK) Imaging systems 2d3 Sensing (UK) AD Aerospace (UK) ADCOM Systems (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Adimec Advanced Image Systems (NETHERLANDS) Advanced Aviation Technology (A2TECH) (ITALY) Advanced Technologies & Engineering (SOUTH AFRICA) AEC Air Support (NETHERLANDS) Aerlyper (SPAIN) Aeronautics (ISRAEL) AeroVironment (USA) Airborne Innovations (USA) AirScan (USA) Akamai Physics (USA) Arcturus UAV (USA) Artemis (USA) Artemis Optical (UK) Aselsan (TURKEY) Astrium (UK) BAE Systems (USA)

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BlueBird Aero Systems (ISRAEL) Bodkin Design & Engineering (USA) Brican Flight Systems (CANADA) Britannia 2000 (UK) CAE Professional Services (Canada) (CANADA) Carl Zeiss Optronics (GERMANY) Cloud Cap Technology, Inc. (USA) Controp Precision Technologies (ISRAEL) Cornet Technology (UK) Cornet Technology (GERMANY) dB Control (USA) Defence Imaging (UK) Defence Vision Systems (UK) Denel Dynamics (SOUTH AFRICA) Diehl Defence (GERMANY) DO Systems (UK) Draganfly Innovations (CANADA) DST Control (SWEDEN) e2v (UK) Elbit Systems (ISRAEL) Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop (ISRAEL) Elbit Systems of America (USA) FLIR Systems (NETHERLANDS) FLIR Systems (USA) FLIR Systems (UK) FLIR Systems Polytech (SWEDEN) GE Aviation (UK) GE Intelligent Platforms (UK) General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies (USA) General Dynamics UK (UK) Georgia Tech Research Institute (USA) Goodrich (USA) Goodrich ISR Systems (USA) Harris (USA) HeliMedia (UK) Honeywell Aerospace Defense and Space (USA) IAI Elta Systems (ISRAEL) IAI North America (USA) IAI Tamam Division (ISRAEL) Icaros (USA) Imint, Image Intelligence (SWEDEN) Infrared Cameras (USA) ING Engineering (CANADA) Instituta Nacioncal de Technica Aerospacial (INTA) (SPAIN) Integrated Dynamics (PAKISTAN) ITT Exelis (USA) JAI (USA) Kongsberg Maritime (NORWAY) Kongsberg Maritime (UK) L-3 Cincinnati Electronics (USA) L-3 Unmanned Systems (USA) L-3 Wescam (CANADA) L-3 Wescam Sonoma Operations (USA)

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Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems (USA) Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems & Solutions (UK) Logos Technologies (USA) Lot Oriel (UK) MDA – MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (CANADA) Meeker Aviation (USA) microdrones (GERMANY) MosaicMill (FINLAND) Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (USA) Nitrohawk (UK) Optech (CANADA) Optical Alchemy (USA) Oxley (USA) Oxley Developments Company (UK) Photonis Netherlands (NETHERLANDS) Power Technology (USA) QinetiQ (UK) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (ISRAEL) Remote Ocean Systems (USA) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (GERMANY) Rolta (INDIA) SAIC – Reconnaisance & Surveillance Operation (USA) Satuma (PAKISTAN) Schiebel (AUSTRIA) Science Applications International Corporation (USA) Seabird Aviation Australia (AUSTRALIA) SecuDrones (FRANCE) Sekai Electronics (USA) Selex Galileo (UK) Sener Ingeniera y Sistemas (SPAIN) Sentient (AUSTRALIA) Sierra Nevada (USA) Skilligent (USA) Skycam UAV NZ (NEW ZEALAND) Soko ZI (CROATIA) Steadicopter (ISRAEL) Stemme (GERMANY) Stratus Aeronautics (CANADA) Survey Copter (FRANCE) Swarm Systems (UK) Symetrics Industries (USA) Systron Donner Inertial (USA) TATA Advanced Systems (INDIA) Technical Equipment International (ISRAEL) Thales Group (FRANCE) Thales Optronique (FRANCE) Thales UK (UK) Thermoteknix Systems (UK) TNO (NETHERLANDS) Top I Vision (ISRAEL) UAV Vision (AUSTRALIA) Ultra Electronics, ProLogic (USA) VTOL Technologies (UK)

Wamco (USA) Wireless Avionics (ISRAEL) Zala Aero (RUSSIA) Launchers and recovery systems AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (USA) ADCOM Systems (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Advanced Technologies & Engineering (SOUTH AFRICA) Advanced UAV Technology (AUAVT) (UK) Aero Sekur (UK) Aero Telemetry (USA) Aerovision (SPAIN) Airborne Systems Europe (UK) AME Unmanned Air Systems (USA) Arcturus UAV (USA) Aries Ingenieria y Sistemas (SPAIN) Atair Aerospace (USA) BAE Systems (USA) BlueBird Aero Systems (ISRAEL) Butler Parachute Systems Group (USA) ChandlerMay (USA) Claverham (UK) Dara Aviation (USA) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) (INDIA) ECA (FRANCE) Elbit Systems (ISRAEL) FXC/Guardian Parachute (USA) Honeywell Aerospace Defense and Space (USA) Hydromechanical Engineering (ISRAEL) IAI Malat Division (ISRAEL) IAI North America (USA) Ilmor Engineering (UK) Innocon (Innocon Innovative Solutions) (ISRAEL) Kadet Defence Systems (INDIA) L-3 Unmanned Systems (USA) Lom Praha (CZECH REPUBLIC) Meggitt Defence Systems (UK) Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology (CANADA) Orbital Sciences (USA) Pioneer Aerospace (USA) QinetiQ (UK) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (GERMANY) Robonic (FINLAND) Ruag Aviation (SWITZERLAND) Santos Labs (BRAZIL) Sierra Nevada (USA) Survey Copter (FRANCE) Tasuma (UK) Thales Group (FRANCE)

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TURKEY) UAV Factory (LATVIA) UAV Factory USA (USA) Uconsystem (SOUTH KOREA) Unmanned Air Vehicle Security & Intelligence (UK) Urban Aeronautics (ISRAEL) Zodiac Aerospace (FRANCE) Leasing services AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (USA) Aero Telemetry (USA) Cyber Technology (AUSTRALIA) Dara Aviation (USA) IAI North America (USA) Kadet Defence Systems (INDIA) L-3 Unmanned Systems (USA) Meggitt Defence Systems (UK) Thales Group (FRANCE) Thorpe Seeop (USA) Uconsystem (SOUTH KOREA) Wankel (GERMANY) Navigation/guidance 2d3 Sensing (UK) 5-D Systems (USA) AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (USA) Accurate Automation (USA) ACSS (Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems) (USA) Adaptive Flight (USA) ADCOM Systems (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Advanced Aviation Technology (A2TECH) (ITALY) Advanced Technologies & Engineering (SOUTH AFRICA) Aero Telemetry (USA) Aerodyne (USA) AeroVironment (USA) Aerovision (SPAIN) Alcore Technologies (FRANCE) Alpha Unmanned Systems (SPAIN) Astronautics Corporation of America (USA) Atair Aerospace (USA) AUAV (USA) Aurora Flight Sciences (USA) BAE Systems Platform Solutions (USA) BAE Systems Underwater Systems Division (UK) Barnard Microsystems (UK) BES Systems (ISRAEL) Bharat Electronics (INDIA) Blue Bear Systems Research (UK) BlueBird Aero Systems (ISRAEL) BRVANT (BRAZIL) CDL Systems (CANADA) Charles Stark Draper Laboratory (USA)

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AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems

124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, MD 21030, USA Tel: +1 (410) 666 1400 Fax: 628 3215 [email protected] www.aaicorp.com VP and General Manager: Steve Reid, Managing Bus Dev Dir: Dave Landis Dir, External Comms: Sharon Corona AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems has designed, manufactured and fielded combat-proven UAS for over 25 years. AAI’s multi-mission capable unmanned aircraft and interoperable command and control technologies provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence for users worldwide. Its Australia-based strategic business, Aerosonde, is a manufacturer of small UAS. AB Connectors (Part of TT electronics Connectors), Ynysboeth Factory Estate, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SF, UK Tel: +44 (1443) 740331 Fax: 741676 [email protected] www.ttabconnectors.com ABSL Power Solutions Denchi House, Thurso Business Park, Thurso Caithness, KW14 7XW, UK Tel: +44 (1847) 808060 Fax: 808080 [email protected] www.abslpower.com

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Abtel Universal Technology 18714 Arlan Lake Dr, Spring, TX 77388, USA Tel: +1 (281) 350 5522 Fax: 350 5822 [email protected] www.abteluti.com GM: Marius Aben AC-CESS Tyrebagger Works, Clinterty Kinellar, Aberdeen, AB21 0TT, UK Tel: +44 (1224) 790100 Fax: 790111 [email protected] www.ac-cess.com Bus Dev Mgr: Callum Magee Accurate Automation 7001 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA Tel: +1 (423) 894 4646 Fax: 894 4645 [email protected] www.accurate-automation.com ACES Dynamic Instruments 4393 Viewridge Avenue, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92123, USA Tel: +1 858-810-7900 Fax: 810-7907 [email protected] www.dynamicinst.com Sr./ VP-Gen Mgr: Paul F Whitten, Sr ACSA 9 Europarc 13590, Meyreuil 13590, FRANCE Tel: +33 (4) 4258 5452 Fax: 4258 6546 [email protected] www.underwater-gps.com Proj Mgmt Grp: Dr Camille Bechaz ACSS (Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems) (a joint venture company of L-3 Communications & Thales), 19810 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027-4400, USA Tel: +1 (623) 445 7000 Fax: 445 7001 [email protected] www.acssonboard.com VP Mil Sales: Rich Baldwin

Adaptive Flight 885 Franklin Road Suite 330, Marietta, GA 30067, USA Tel: +1 (770) 951 8755 Fax: 951 8757 [email protected] www.adaptiveflight.com CEO: Henrik Christophersen

ADCOM Systems

PO Box 25298, Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD 1), Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel: +971 (2) 55 00 630 Fax: 00 631 [email protected] adcom-systems.com General Designer & CEO: Mr Ali Al Dhaheri Mgr: Mr Giovanni Zampieri ADCOM Systems is a group of companies engaged in diversified business activities founded 20 years ago. The main office is located in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), United Arab Emirates. ADCOM Systems is manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aerial targets and air traffic control radar systems. Adimec Advanced Image Systems Luchthavenweg 91, Eindhoven, 5657 EA, NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 (40) 2353920 Fax: 2353905 [email protected] www.adimec.com PR Mgr: Marie Jose Schreibers ADS Group Salamanca Square 9, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SP, UK Tel: +44 (20) 7091 4500 Fax: 7091 4545 [email protected] www.adsgroup.org.uk Chief Executive: Rees Ward

AD Aerospace Abbots Park, Preston Brook, Cheshire, WA7 3GH, UK Tel: +44 (870) 442 4520 Fax: 442 4524 [email protected] www.ad-aero.com Bus Dev Mgr: Rob Nash

Advanced Aviation Technology (A2TECH) Via G Leopardi 16, Peschiera d/G VR, 37019, ITALY Tel: +39 (045) 2063639 [email protected] www.a2tech.eu R&D Dir: Jarno Puff

Adacel Systems 5945 Hazeltine National Dr, Orlando, FL 32822, USA Tel: +1 (407) 581 1560 Fax: 581 1581 [email protected] www.adacel.com SVP North Am Bus Dev: Steve Piller

Advanced Defense Technologies 4820 Seton Dr Ste F, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA Tel: +1 410 358 1717 Fax: 358 7707 [email protected] www.adt-imco.com Pres & CEO: RS Tahim

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Advanced Diving Services 2948 E Badger Way, New Harmony, UT 84757, USA Tel: +1 (866) 237 3483 [email protected] www.advanceddiving.com

Advanced UAV Technology (AUAVT) 28 Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JQ, UK Tel: +44 20 7501 9345 Fax: 7691 9445 [email protected] www.auavt.com MD: Pietro Amati

Advanced Marine Innovation Technology Subsea Unit 9 Gosport Business Park, Frater Gate, Aerodrome Rd Gosport, PO13 0FQ, UK Tel: +44 (1329) 848670 Fax: 848672 [email protected] www.advancedmarineinnovation.com Dir: Ramsey Martin

AEC Air Support Piet Heinstraat 59, Goes, 4461 GL, NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 (113) 272350 Fax: 271339 [email protected] www.aecairsupport.com MD: Michel Versteeg

Advanced Microwave Products 7025 Longley Lane, Suite 20, Reno, NV 89511, USA Tel: +1 (775) 345 9933 Fax: 345 9913 [email protected] www.advmw.com Pres: Barry Lautzenhiser Advanced Subsea 2425 West Loop South, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027, USA Tel: +1 (713) 297 9148 www.advanced-subsea.com Advanced Subsea La Grande Arche, – Paroi Nord, 92044 Paris La Defense Cedex, FRANCE Tel: +33 (1) 4222 1176 www.advanced-subsea.com Founder & Dir: Jacques Schoellkopf Advanced Subsea Services #102 , 9800 McDonald Park Road, Sidney, BC, V8L 5W5, CANADA Tel: +1 (250) 656 1770 Fax: 656 1743 [email protected] www.advancedsubsea.com Gen Mgr: Murray Mackay Advanced Technologies & Engineering PO Box 632 998 16th Road, Halfway House, Gauteng, 1685, SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27 (11) 266 7793 Fax: 314 5379 [email protected] www.ate-group.com Exec Mgr External Affairs: Lorris Duncker Advanced Technologies 875 Middle Ground Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, USA Tel: +1 (757) 873 3017 Fax: 873 3711 [email protected] www.advancedtechnologiesinc.com Pres & CEO: C Harry Parkinson

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Aerlyper Aeropuerto De Cuatro Vientos, Apartado, Madrid, 27045, SPAIN Tel: +34 (91) 508 3914 [email protected] www.aerlyper.es Sales Mgr: Jose Luis Ruiz Aero Sekur Fowler Avenue, The Hub, Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough, GU14 7JF, UK Tel: +44 1252 302344 Fax: 302101 [email protected] www.aerosekur.com

Aero Tec Laboratories

45 Spear Road Industrial Park, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446-1251, USA Tel: +1 (201) 825 1400 Fax: 825 1962 [email protected] www.atlinc.com VP Sales: David H Dack

For over 40 years, ATL has custom engineered and manufactured extremely tough yet light-weight, crash-worthy fuel bladder tanks and flexible containment systems for UAVs, UGVs, UMVs and UUVs. Aero Telemetry Los Angeles, California, USA [email protected] www.aerotelemetry.com Gov’t Contracts Administrator: Rob Hartz AeroCopter 79 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA Tel: +1 (617) 585 9233 Fax: 585 9433 [email protected] www.aerocopter.com Founder & VP of Bus Dev: Siamak Yassini

Aerodrones Technopole Izarbel, Bidart, 64210, FRANCE Tel: +33 970407371 Fax: 559438405 [email protected] www.aerodrones.com Aerodyne 700 Boulevard S, Suite 502, Huntsville, AL 35802, USA Tel: +1 (256) 880 4962 [email protected] www.aerodyneinc.com Sys Eng: Dallas F Keller

Aeronautics

PO Box 169, Yavne, 81101, ISRAEL Tel: +972 (8) 943 3600 Fax: 932 8912 [email protected] www.aeronautics-sys.com Dir, Mktg Comms: Mr Itay Sherman Aeronautics is one of Israel’s largest defence corporations, and a global leader in the field of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). With core technologies in the areas of command and control, navigation, communication and electro-optics, Aeronautics offers its customers a full spectrum of superior Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

AeroVironment

181 W Huntington Dr Suite 202 Tel: +1 (805) 581 2187 Fax: 584 9280 [email protected] www.avinc.com VP, Mktg Strategy and Comm: Steve Gitlin Dir UAS Intl Bus Dev: Stayne Hoff AeroVironment develops, produces and supports breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our solutions address the increasing security value of network-centric intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and the increasing economic and environmental value of energy efficiency. Our UAS deliver immediate benefits to customers through increased productivity, enhanced safety, and improved efficiency. Aerovision Mikeletegi Pasealekua 2, Parque Tecnologico, 20009 San Sebastian, SPAIN Tel: +34 (943) 633065 Fax: 627727 [email protected] www.aerovision-uav.com MD: Juan M Sancho

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Aerrow POB 3052, 2 RPO Oshawa Cr., Oshawa ON, L1J 8L8, CANADA Tel: +1 (905) 440 4435 Fax: 440 4435 [email protected] www.quadraaerrow.com Pres: Klaus F Nowak Air Covers Malt Kiln, Burlton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5SU, UK Tel: +44 (1939) 270 690 [email protected] www.aircovers.com MD: John Pattinson

Akamai Physics 1725 Marquess St, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA Tel: +1 505 532 8600 Fax: 532 8601 [email protected] www.akamaiphysicsinc.com Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings Headquarters, East Water St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA Tel: +1 (847) 623 4200 Fax: 625 3200 www.anac.com

Air Force Flight Test Center Edwards AFB, CA 93524, USA Tel: +1 (661) 277 1110 www.edwards.af.mil

Albrecht Telecommunications Ronystr 14, Huenenberg, CH-6331, SWITZERLAND Tel: +41 (41) 780 4701 Fax: 780 9474 [email protected] www.albrecht-telcom.ch CEO: Siegfried Albrecht

Airborne Innovations 13701 West Jewell Ave, Suite 206, Lakewood, 80228, USA Tel: +1 720 515 3720 Fax: 253 276 9765 [email protected] www.airborneinnovations.com Pres: Jon Becker

Alcore Technologies Rue St Simon ZI Vert Galant St Ouen L’aumone, BP 67111, Cergy Pontoise Cedex, F-95054, FRANCE Tel: +33 (1) 3037 4221 Fax: 3464 4150 [email protected] www.alcore-tech.com

Airborne Law Enforcement Association 50 Carroll Creek Way, Suite 260, Frederick, MD 21701, USA Tel: +1 (301) 631 2406 Fax: 631 2466 [email protected] www.alea.org Exec Dir: Stephen J Ingley

Alenia Aermacchi

Airborne Systems Europe Bettws Road, Llangeinor, Bridgend, CF32 8PL, UK Tel: +44 (1656) 727000 Fax: 721100 [email protected] www.airborne-sys.com Mktg Mgr: Sophie Comelli AirRobot Werler Str 4-8, D-59755 Arnsberg, GERMANY Tel: +49 2932 54 77 40 [email protected] www.airrobot.de AirRobotUK The UK Centre For Homeland Security, Chilmark, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5DU, UK Tel: +44 (0)1722 717900 Fax: 326971 [email protected] www.airrobot-uk.com AirScan USA [email protected] www.airscan.com Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Issue 20

Venegono Superiore (legal seat), Via Ing Paolo Foresio, I-21040 Venegono Superiore (Varese), ITALY Tel: +39 081 8871111 Fax: 39 0331 827595 [email protected] www.aleniaaermacchi.it Head of UAS Bus Dev: Francesco Bernardi UAS Bus Dev: Simone Duranti UAS Bus Dev: Stefano Iuliano

A Finmeccanica Company

Alenia Aermacchi is the global player leading the Finmeccanica aeronautics business by continuously increasing its ability to design, build, integrate and support complex systems. Through unmanned flying Technology Demonstrators, Alenia has matured critical capabilities enabling the development of future competitive UAS products for both civil and defense worldwide markets. Alion Science and Technology 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1300, McLean, VA 22102, USA Tel: +1 (703) 918 4480 [email protected] www.alionscience.com Bus Dev Mgr: Jamie Walton

All Oceans Tyrebagger Works, Clinterty Kinellar, Aberdeen, AB21 0TT, UK Tel: +44 (1224) 791001 Fax: 791002 [email protected] www.alloceans.co.uk MD: Brian Abel Allen-Vanguard 2400 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4, CANADA Tel: +1 (613) 739 9646 Fax: 739 4536 [email protected] www.allenvanguard.com Dir Of Intl Sales: Dean Boston Alpha Unmanned Systems C/ La Granja, 74, 28108 Alcobendas (Madrid), SPAIN Tel: +34 91 657 2723 Fax: 662 2330 [email protected] www.alphaunmannedsystems.com Alpi Aviation Via Brigate Osoppo 180, 33070, Vigonovo di Fontanafredda (PN), ITALY Tel: +39 (434) 370496 Fax: 360713 [email protected] www.alpiaviation.com Head: Dr Stinat Moreno Altran Praxis 20 Manvers Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1PX, UK Tel: +44 (1225) 466991 [email protected] www.altran-praxis.com Mktg Mgr: Leena Chauhan AME Unmanned Air Systems (A ChandlerMay company), 133 West Park Loop, Huntsville, AL 35806, Tel: +1 (256) 722 0175 Fax: 722 0144 [email protected] www.chandlermay.com American Blimp Airborne Surveillance Group 302, Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146, USA Tel: +1 (410) 990 4477 Fax: 626 0268 [email protected] www.americanblimp.com Mktg Dir: Glenn Beach American Helicopter Society International 217 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2538, USA Tel: +1 (703) 684 6777 Fax: 739 9279 [email protected] www.vtol.org Exec Dir: Michael J Hirschberg

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1801 Alexander Bell Dr, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20191-4344, USA Tel: +1 (703) 264 7500 Fax: 264 7551 [email protected] www.aiaa.org Pres: Paul Nielsen American Society of Naval Engineers 1452 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3458, USA Tel: +1 (703) 836 6727 Fax: 836 7491 [email protected] www.navalengineers.org Exec & Council: Dennis K Kruse Annapolis Micro Systems Inc Odengatan 81, Stockholm, 113 11, SWEDEN Tel: +46 708 453 203 [email protected] www.annapmicro.com Ansys Avenue Pasteur 4, Wavre, 1300, BELGIUM Tel: +32 1045 2861 [email protected] www.ansys.com Antcom 367 Van Ness Way, Torrance, CA 90501, USA Tel: +1 310 782 1076 Fax: 782 1086 [email protected] www.antcom.com

Applied Technology Institute 349 Berkshire Dr, Riva, MD 21140, USA Tel: +1 (410) 956 8805 Fax: 956 5785 [email protected] www.aticourses.com Pres: James Jenkins

Ashtead Technology Rentals Unit 3 Kirkton Ave, Pitmedden Road, Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen, AB21 0BF, UK Tel: +44 (1224) 771888 Fax: 770129 www.ashtead-technology.com

Aquatec Group High St Hartley, Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8NY, UK Tel: +44 (1252) 843072 Fax: 843074 [email protected] www.aquatecgroup.com

Associated Diving and Marine Contractors 1473 Pioneer Rd, Suite C, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA Tel: +1 (801) 886 8887 Fax: 886 8130 [email protected] www.diving-marine.com

Arcturus UAV 600 Martin Ave, Suite 110, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA Tel: +1 707 206 9372 www.arcturus-uav.com Argon ST 8419 Terminal Rd, PO Box 1430, Newington, VA 22122-1430, USA Tel: +1 (703) 550 7000 Fax: 550 0883 [email protected] www.argonst.com Bus Dev: John Surin Aries Ingenieria y Sistemas Po Castellana 163, Madrid, 28046, SPAIN Tel: +34 (91) 570 2737 Fax: 570 2766 [email protected] www.aries.com.es Bus Dev Mgr: Francisco Barahona

Anthony Best Dynamics Holt Rd, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1AJ, UK Tel: +44 (1225) 860200 Fax: 860201 [email protected] www.abd.uk.com

Artemis 36 Central Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA Tel: +1 631 232 2424 [email protected] www.artemisinc.net Contact: Yuly Margulis

Applied Acoustic Engineering Marine House, Marine Park, Gapton Hall Rd Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NL, UK Tel: +44 (1493) 440355 Fax: 440720 [email protected] www.appliedacoustics.com Sales Mgr: Gavin Willoughby

Artemis Optical 1 Western Wood Way, Langage Science Park, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5BG, UK Tel: +44 1752 294918 Fax: 342467 www.artemis-optical.co.uk Mktg Exec: Anna Winterton

Applied Research Laboratories – The University of Texas at Austin PO Box 8029, Austin, TX 78713-8029, USA Tel: +1 (512) 835 3200 Fax: 835 3259 www.arlut.utexas.edu

Aselsan Mehmet Akif Ersoy Mah., 16 Cadde No:16, 06370 Macunkoy-Ankara, TURKEY Tel: +90 (312) 592 3051 Fax: 385 1900 [email protected] www.aselsan.com.tr International Mktg: Mustafa Erturk

Applied Systems Engineering 7510 Benbrook Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76126, USA Tel: +1 (817) 249 4180 Fax: 249 3413 [email protected] www.applsys.com Dir Mktg: B D Jostrand

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Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International 2700 S Quincy St, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22206, USA Tel: +1 (703) 845 9671 Fax: 845 9679 [email protected] www.auvsi.org Pres & CEO: Michael Toscano Association of Diving Contractors International 5206 FM 1960 West, Ste 202, Houston, TX 77069, USA Tel: +1 (281) 893 8388 Fax: 893 5118 [email protected] www.adc-int.org Exec Dir: Ross Saxon Astrium (a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS), Anchorage Rd, Portsmouth Hampshire, PO3 5PU, UK Tel: +44 (23) 9270 4970 Fax: 9270 8290 [email protected] www.astrium.eads.net Astron Wireless Technologies Suite 114, 22560 Glenn Dr, Sterling, VA 20164, USA Tel: +1 (703) 450 5517 Fax: 450 9753 [email protected] www.astronwireless.com Dir Bus Dev Mil: Tom Coll Astronautics Corporation of America 4115 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209, USA Tel: +1 (414) 449 4000 Fax: 447 8231 www.astronautics.com Atair Aerospace 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 262, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA Tel: +1 718 923 1709 Fax: 923 1733 [email protected] www.atair.com COO & VP Bus Dev: Rick Zaccari

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