SkyWatcher: Swarm of Drones, pilot optional

Article Abstract:

Proxy Aviation Systems Inc. is planning to demonstrate a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will have unique capabilities by the fall 2005. The UAV, called the SkyWatcher, will offer an option that allows a pilot aboard the aircraft to fly it as well as to allow a ground station to control multiple units at once and it is also intended for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, battle damage assessment and communications relay.

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Proxy to offer advanced UAV capabilities at 'substantially lower cost'

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Proxy Aviation Systems Inc. will continue to work with the US Air Force to test its products because their systems offer advanced benefits that the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) do not. The advanced capabilities include ability to fly multiple UAVs in a networked fashion and a more automated sensor capability.

Contracts & orders received, Facilities & equipment, Contracts & orders let, Equipment and supplies, Contracts, United States. Air Force, Contract agreement

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For ER/MP, Northrop pins hopes on hunter II

Article Abstract:

Hunter II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of Northrop Grumman Corp. is easy to use and with several other features might give it a decisive edge in winning the US Army's contest to supply its Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) UAV. The Army is looking to modernize the fleet and ER/MP is a mechanism to do that.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Hunter (Aircraft)

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