AeroVironment’s New 360 Multi-Sector Antenna Expands Puma AE UAS Operational Capabilities for Maritime Missions
April 03 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- Available in M3/4/6 operating bands,
360 Multi-Sector Antenna provides continuous 360-degree long-range
command and control between naval operators and Puma AE UAS for
maritime applications
- Auto-tracking function provides
uninterrupted mission support by eliminating the need for the crew
to redirect the vessel or reconfigure the direction of the antenna
to maintain UAS link
- Automatically switches between antenna
segments with greater margin, thus reducing operator workload and
ensuring a strong and consistent link with Puma AE UAS
LAAD 2019, Booth #O.70, Hall 4, US Pavilion –
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial
applications, today announced the availability of a new 360
Multi-Sector Antenna (MSA) for its Puma™ AE small unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS). Specifically designed to support Puma AE maritime
missions, the 360 MSA provides naval operators with immediate
tactical situational awareness, while eliminating the need to
redirect the vessel or reconfigure the direction of an antenna to
maintain an effective communication link.
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AeroVironment's 360 Multi-Sector Antenna
provides continuous 360-degree long-range command & control
between naval operators and Puma AE UAS for maritime applications.
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Featuring an integrated array of 24 high-gain auto-selective
antennas, the new 360 MSA analyzes downlink data quality and
automatically switches between antenna patches with greater margin
to deliver 360-degree continuous command and control coverage
within a 20km nominal range. Commanding Officers (COs) can maintain
complete control of the Puma AE aircraft and payload with the 360
MSA and access real time, decision critical ISR information.
Additionally, it enables the bridge and combat team with mission
planning, real time moving map, high resolution imagery, and
contact status capability.
AeroVironment’s new 360 Multi-Sector Antenna (MSA) joins the
company’s previously announced Long Range Tracking Antenna™ (LRTA)
to provide operators with immediate tactical Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities anytime,
anywhere. LRTA’s 360-degree auto-tracking function enables
land-based operators to expand the command and control range of
Puma AE to approximately 60km, providing critical ISR data while
being positioned further away from dangerous areas of interest. The
LRTA features an automated two-axis positioner tracking function
that ensures a secure and reliable link with Puma while it operates
at extended ranges. This antenna gives Puma 3 AE’s Mantis i45 EO/IR
gimbal capabilities similar to larger and costlier Group 2 or
higher UAS.
“AeroVironment is committed to protecting and enabling allied
armed forces and expanding the envelope of missions our Puma AE UAS
can support,” said David Sharpin, Vice President, Sales and
Business Development for AeroVironment. “The improvements made to
the Puma 3 AE, combined with the enhanced capabilities from our 360
Multi-Sector Antenna and Long Range Tracking Antenna, demonstrate
AeroVironment’s ability to provide customers with critical ISR data
whether on land or at sea.”
The new 360 Multi-Sector Antenna (MSA) is currently available in
M3/4/6 DDL operating bands. International customers can contact
AeroVironment for capability demonstrations in early Summer 2019,
and will begin taking orders Fall 2019.
For more information, customers can visit AeroVironment at LAAD
2019 (Booth #O.70, Hall 4, U.S. Pavilion), or contact AeroVironment
Business Development Representative for pricing and availability in
their region.
About AeroVironment Small UAS
The RQ-11B Raven®, RQ-12A Wasp® and RQ-20A/B Puma™ comprise
AeroVironment’s Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Operating with a common ground control system (GCS), this Family of
Systems provides increased capability to the warfighter that can
give ground commanders the option of selecting the appropriate
aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed. This
increased capability has the potential to provide significant force
protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical
units and security personnel. AeroVironment provides logistics
services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of
operational readiness and provides mission services for customers
requiring only the information its small UAS produce. AeroVironment
has delivered thousands of new and replacement small unmanned air
vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 45
allied governments.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more
actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based
in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense,
government, and commercial customers. For more information
visit www.avinc.com.
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