AeroVironment, Inc., a worldwide chief in clever, multi-domain robotic programs, at this time introduced it acquired an Different Transaction Settlement award by the US Military on Aug. 18, 2022 for Increment 1 of the Future Tactical Unmanned Plane System (FTUAS) program. The contract encompasses the acquisition, testing and supply of 1 JUMP® 20 medium unmanned plane system (MUAS) to a particular Military Brigade Fight Crew (BCT) and related companies, coaching and assist. The AeroVironment JUMP 20 is the primary fixed-wing unmanned plane system able to vertical takeoff and touchdown (VTOL) to be deployed extensively in assist of U.S. army forces. Perfect for multi-mission operations,
“With Increment 1 of the FTUAS program, the Military will likely be testing and fielding the JUMP 20 on an accelerated schedule as they search a substitute for the RQ-7B Shadow UAS at present fielded in Brigade Fight Groups,” stated Gorik Hossepian, AeroVironment vp and product line basic supervisor for MUAS. “The combat-proven JUMP 20 is a quickly deployable, runway unbiased, vertical takeoff and touchdown resolution for the Military. Its skill to be deployed, operated and sustained from anyplace is a game-changer in theater and in conditions the place the enemy has invaded or destroyed infrastructure.”
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JUMP 20 delivers 14+ hours of endurance, a typical operational vary of 115 miles (185 kilometers) and is runway unbiased. The system will be arrange and operational in lower than 60 minutes with out the necessity for launch or restoration gear and has a useable payload capability of as much as 30 kilos (13.6 kilograms). The JUMP 20 additionally encompasses a widespread autopilot and floor management system structure offering a extremely customizable, modular platform that may be customized configured to fulfill operational or buyer necessities.
AeroVironment’s portfolio of clever, multi-domain robotic programs contains small footprint, runway-independent unmanned plane programs (UAS). These options supply elevated, multi-mission capabilities with the choice of choosing the suitable plane and payload primarily based on the kind of mission to be carried out. These capabilities have the potential to supply vital power safety and power multiplication advantages to small tactical items and safety personnel, in addition to larger security, scalability and value financial savings to business operators. AeroVironment gives turnkey intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and assist companies worldwide to make sure a constantly excessive stage of mission success. AeroVironment has delivered tens of hundreds of recent and substitute unmanned air automobiles to clients inside the US and to greater than 50 allied governments.
