December 11, 2020 | International, C4ISR
• Cost-effective optional antenna array kit designed to integrate seamlessly with AeroVironment's standard RF head antenna
• Provides operators 100 percent greater controllable range over standard RF head antenna with minimal logistical footprint
• Add-on kit narrows antenna beam width, extending command and control range up to 40 km
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the introduction of its Extended Range Antenna (ERA), the latest addition to AeroVironment's growing line of network connectivity solutions. The ERA is a lightweight, portable antenna array kit designed to integrate seamlessly with AeroVironment's standard RF head antenna to support a diverse range of missions.
The ERA add-on kit narrows the antenna beam width, extending the command and control range up to 40 kilometers (24.9 miles) with minimal impact to its size, weight and power (SWAP) footprint. Similar to the standard RF head antenna, the ERA is manually positioned. The included RF Unit switch allows users to toggle between omnidirectional mode, for short-range operations, and extended range mode, for longer-range operations. The ERA supports both M1/2/5 and M3/4/6 Digital Data Link (DDL) operating bands.
By adding the ERA kit to their existing AeroVironment RF antenna, UAS flight operators can immediately expand their operational capabilities, gaining actionable battlefield intelligence at greater stand-off range to maximize their stealth and safety. When used in combination with other AeroVironment network connectivity options, the ERA provides an enhanced level of operational flexibility. This enables teams to coordinate command and control transfer of UAS, such as Puma LE, easily over greater distances, maximizing the aircraft's multi-mission capabilities, in day or night operations, across dynamically changing environments.
“AeroVironment continues to incorporate direct customer and user feedback into our product development investments to address increasingly complex and dynamic mission requirements,” said Rick Pedigo, AeroVironment vice president of sales and business development. “Not only do operators benefit from available options in terms of UAS capabilities, but they can also benefit from a selection of antenna options that are portable, easy to operate and provide extended range and multi-mission capabilities.”
Further expanding its connectivity solutions, AeroVironment recently announced updates to its Long Range Tracking Antenna (LRTA), which it now offers in two versions to support M1/2/5 and M3/4/6 DDL frequency bands. AeroVironment's network connectivity product line includes the pocketable, short-range pDDL (5 km), standard RF antenna (20 km), ERA (40 km) and LRTA (60 km) capabilities in both M1/2/5 and M3/4/6 bands.
For more information on AeroVironment's network connectivity solutions, visit www.avinc.com/tuas/network-connectivity.
October 25, 2023 | International, Land
French software maker Dassault Systemes on Wednesday hiked its 2023 profit outlook after a surge in subscription sales in the third quarter, sending its shares up 6%.
May 20, 2022 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
DÉFENSE L'Europe se dote d'un hub d'innovation de Défense Les ministres de la Défense des pays membres de l'Agence européenne de Défense (AED) ont approuvé la création d'un pôle d'innovation de Défense de l'UE, « Hub for EU Defence Innovation » (HEDI), en son sein, mardi 17 mai 2022, lors du comité directeur de l'agence. Approuvée par le Conseil européen, la « Boussole stratégique » préconisait, parmi 12 priorités, la création d'un tel pôle en 2022, dont les travaux préparatoires ont commencé en mai 2021. À la fois « catalyseur et amplificateur », HEDI opérera à la croisée des initiatives déjà lancées par l'AED et en cohérence avec le fond pour l'innovation de l'OTAN (DIANA). Ce hub se concentrera sur les priorités établies par l'Europe en matière de développement capacitaires, de recherche et développement et de compétences, de technologies et de production. Ce hub d'innovation de Défense est supposé monter en puissance afin de mettre en place un « HEDI 2.0 ». Une des premières étapes consiste à faire partager les bonnes pratiques en termes d'innovation et à organiser un 1er « European Defence Innovation Day » le 31 mai prochain. La mise en place d'ateliers, de groupes d'études et de rencontres annuelles ou semestrielles entre chercheurs et organisations doit contribuer à établir une image commune de l'innovation de défense européenne. A terme, HEDI pourrait piloter plusieurs actions comme une version améliorée de l'actuel Prix de l'innovation de défense de l'AED, le financement de preuves de concept et de démonstrateurs, ou encore l'organisation de conférences et de salons thématiques. Agence Europe et Forces Operations Blog du 18 mai
July 9, 2021 | International, Aerospace
Follow-on contracts are expected to bring Pakistan's total number of Sea Sultan aircraft to 10, replacing the country’s long-serving P-3C Orion fleet.