Testing
Robonic Ltd Oy has successfully demonstrated the high speed launch of representative unmanned air systems in the 100 kg range at speeds of 70 meters per second. The demonstration launches, conducted in February 2011, are part of a continuing company programme to expand the capability envelope of the Robonic pneumatic
Launchers
Finnish catapult manufacturer Robonic Ltd Oy, part of the Sagem Group (Safran) says that the selection of its MC2555 launcher by AME Unmanned Air Systems’ (AME UAS) as part of its new Fury 1500 system opens new doors for the company in the North American market. “This selection is an
Launchers
A ScanEagle launches from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Scan Eagle is a runway independent, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system designed to provide multiple surveillance, reconnaissance data, and battlefield damage assessment missions. Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group
Launchers
A Boeing ScanEagle makes an arrested recovery on the Skyhook recovery system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication