DIRECTOR DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING WASHINGTON DC RAPID FIELDING DIRECTORATE
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THE CURRENT SITUATION: Partner nations (i.e., developed and third world countries) face security risks because of an inability to respond to, plan for and monitor environmental change, natural disasters, and the associated humanitarian challenges. -- Involvement is in U.S. best interest -- especially providing low cost decision support systems that can enhance a country's or region's awareness and preparedness * Partner nations need enhanced capability for day-to-day resource management and ...
GAME-CHANGING CAPABILITY: How will Orion change the game? 5-days with 1,000 lb at 15,000 ft * NFOV FMV EO/IR sensor * Comms relay (including laser comms) * Benefits of the Orion UAS: Payload flexibility with open architecture interfaces * Highly autonomous operations * Standards compliant GCS * Reduced O&M manpower when compared to currently fielded systems * Twin certified heavy fuel engines * Redundant avionics systems * Affordable * Autonomous ...