The Hunter is an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the U.S. Army to gather intelligence and target enemy forces. This combat-proven drone has been in service since 1995. Its Republic of Macedonia deployment was its first operational deployment. Over four thousand hours were flown by the Hunter during its 7-month-long operational period. The Hunter's remarkable operational success in Kosovo led it to be re-instated into production. It was also deployed into Iraq where it was used to fight ISIS with Viper Strike munitions.
MQ-5B Hunter
The MQ-5B Hunter, an upgraded version of the MQ-5, is the MQ-5B Hunter. The aircraft features a twin tailboom design, heavy fuel engines, and weapons-capable high points. The MQ-5B Hunter has a gross take-off weight of 1800 pounds and is capable of flying at an altitude of 22,000 feet. The MQ-5B Hunter can carry out missions lasting up to 15 hours. This aircraft is capable of carrying two Viper Strike guided explosions. It can also be controlled by Hunter aircraft via a relay mode. It is also capable of carrying two Viper Strike guided bombs. This makes it ideal to use for scouting missions.
The MQ-5B Hunter's UAV avionics are among the best in DoD. It includes a PC based mission computer, an APU (auxiliary power distribution unit), GPS units and a Litton RN-251 inertial navigator system. Its advanced Avionics system reduces its weight, size, power consumption, and size. It can carry out multiple missions at once.
RQ-5A Endurance Hunter E-Hunter
The Endurance Hunter (E-Hunter), is a tactical, unmanned aerial vehicle. Its first flight took place on March 17, 2005. This aircraft is a collaboration between Northrop Grumman & the US Army. Its mission is to extend the endurance, payload capacity and range of the Hunter UAV. It will be offered as a field-installable kit. Currently there are 50 Endurance Hunter RQ-5As.
The Hunter can carry Northrop Grumman's BAT Submunition. This submunition has been used to destroy an MBT combat vehicle as well as incapacitate a T-72 tank. The Hunter was also able to successfully carry the Viper Strike precision munition. It has a 1.8kg (4lb) warhead as well as a semi-active laser seekers. It is a fixed-wing, twin-rudder aircraft. It has a six-hour endurance rating. The aircraft can also fly more than 100 hours. Two Passaggio Guzzi petrol engines of 60hp each propel the RQ-5A.
Army One System ground control station
The Army is moving towards a universal ground control system that can be used to manage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For complete aerial coverage on the battlefield, you can now buy hundreds of low-cost, high-performance UAVs made by many manufacturers. However, each UAV is unique, with a unique controller, vehicle, receiver, and screen. Army began a new program called One System to address this problem. One System ground control is one step in this direction. This Spotlight article will examine the concept of One System and its current reach as well as future technology initiatives.
The One System platform was initially designed for the RQ-7 Shadow TUAS from Textron. It can now support multiple UAVs, including Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter. It supports the RQ-2 Pioneer, AAI's Aerosonde and the RQ-8 Fire Scout UAV helicopter. Both the One System ground station and ground control stations run on Windows or Sun Solaris systems. They communicate using an analog datalink, directional antenna and an analog datalink.
Viper Strike anti-armor munitions integration
Northrop Grumman has awarded a contract to purchase multiple GBU44/E Viper Strike antiarmor armed unmanned aircraft vehicles. These munitions can be fitted to KC-130J Harvest Hawks. To increase its effectiveness against time-sensitive enemies, the latest software load will be used. Viper Strike can be used as a GPS-assisted laser-guided variant to the BAT munition.
The Viper Strike antiarmor armament can provide precision, stand-off strike. It uses a GPS-aided GPS navigation system and semiactive laser seeker for precise strikes and low collateral damage. It has proven effective against a variety of targets and is a viable option for a future Hunter UAV.
FAQ
Which drone is the best?
The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ drone is a popular choice for beginners. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ comes with a 4K camera that allows you to capture high-quality aerial shots and videos. Its GPS system makes it easy to navigate the drone.
Can someone spy on you with a drone?
A drone can be used to spy on anyone. To protect yourself from drones, you must be aware of them. If you notice a drone flying around, call 911 immediately.
What US states do drones are legal in?
You can legally operate a drone for hobby purposes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established guidelines that allow individuals to fly small unmanned aircraft systems. These UASs must first be registered with FAA to be allowed to be flown. If certain conditions are met, the FAA allows commercial operators to fly these UASs.
What is the maximum height you can fly a drone with no license?
The FAA has no limits on the maximum height a drone can fly. The FAA does require you to register unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which include the registration number of your model, weight and size, serial numbers, manufacturer's names, date manufactured and other information.
Can I fly my drone indoors
Yes, it is possible to fly your drone indoors. You just have to ensure no obstacles or hazards inside your home. For instance, avoid flying near windows and doors, heating vents, heating units, air conditioning units, electrical outlets or water pipes.
Statistics
- According to industry research from ZipRecruiter , there are 10 cities where the typical salary for a Drone Pilot job is above the national average. (dronesgator.com)
- With the top 10% making over $100/h and the bottom 10% making as low as $10/h. (dronesgator.com)
- According to ZipRecruiter, the minimum hourly wage of drone pilots is $20. (thedroneu.com)
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How To
How to Film Yourself with a Drone
Filming yourself with a drone is very easy. You only need a camera, remote control and a smartphone to film yourself with a drone. The first thing you should do is to get your license from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The next step is to purchase a Quadcopter. This type of drone is equipped with four rotors allowing it to fly in different directions.
After you purchase your drone, connect it to your computer using a USB cable. Follow these steps to open the drone's software program.
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Connect the battery of your drone to the power source of your laptop.
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Check the webcam on your drone to make sure it is working correctly. If you don't see anything on the screen, then check if there is any problem with the connection between the drone and the computer.
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Turn on WiFi on your drone. In the field "IPAdresse", enter the IP Address of your computer.
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Select the option "Camera", and then choose "Open Camera."
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Make sure the image quality is set at HD 1080p
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Click on "Record" and then click on the "Start Recording" button.
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After you have finished recording, close your webcam application.
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Save the video file to your hard drive.
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Final step: Upload the video file onto YouTube via another computer.
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You can share your video link via social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn. Pinterest, Tumblr. Reddit.