Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") are a new component of the aviation system, one which ICAO, States and the aerospace industry are working to understand, define and ultimately integrate. These systems are based on cutting edge developments in aerospace technologies, offering advancements which may open new and improved civil/commercial applications as well as improvements to the safety and efficiency of all civil aviation. The safe integration of UAS into non-segregated airspace will be a long-term activity with many stakeholders adding their expertise on such diverse topics as licensing and medical qualification of UAS crew, technologies for detect and avoid systems, frequency spectrum (including its protection from unintentional or unlawful interference), separation standards from other aircraft, and development of a robust regulatory framework.
As a U.S. manufacturer, Great Hawk Air Service designs, develops, produces, and delivers large UAS to users in various countries. Its goal is to create a smart aircraft that will no longer require the human factor. This is a fast growing field of technology, and it shows no signs of slowing anytime soon.
As a type of latest aero technology, UAS means an unmanned aircraft and the support equipment to control it remotely, in which unmanned aircraft ("UA") means any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board.
As a U.S. manufacturer, Great Hawk Air Service designs, develops, produces, and delivers large UAS to users in various countries. Its goal is to create a smart aircraft that will no longer require the human factor. This is a fast growing field of technology, and it shows no signs of slowing anytime soon.
As a type of latest aero technology, UAS means an unmanned aircraft and the support equipment to control it remotely, in which unmanned aircraft ("UA") means any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board.
An UAS consists of three components as follows:
- An autonomous or human-operated control system which is usually on the ground or a ship but may be on another airborne platform;
- An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);
- A Command & Control ("C2") system - sometimes referred to as a communication, command and control (C3) system - to link the two.
UAV operating systems include, but are not limited to, Remotely Piloted Air Systems ("RPAS") in which the UAV is controlled by a "pilot" using a radio data link from a remote location.
UAS can also include an autonomously controlled UAV or, more likely, a semi-autonomous UAV.
In recent years, the tendency to refer to any UAV as a "Drone" has developed but the term is not universally considered appropriate. UAVs may vary in size from those which can be hand launched to purpose built or adapted vehicles the size of conventional fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
UAS can also include an autonomously controlled UAV or, more likely, a semi-autonomous UAV.
In recent years, the tendency to refer to any UAV as a "Drone" has developed but the term is not universally considered appropriate. UAVs may vary in size from those which can be hand launched to purpose built or adapted vehicles the size of conventional fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
The civil applications of UAS may include, but not limited to:
- Security surveillance;
- Emergency response, including SAR;
- Facilitation of communications and broadcast;
- Small package and bulk cargo transport;
- Visual, spectral and thermal examination of structures;
- Monitoring of linear network infrastructure such as railway tracks, power lines and pipelines;
- Photography and cartographic survey;
- Agricultural fertilizer and chemical application;
- Aircraft external maintenance inspection;
- Atmospheric research.
In the modern world, UAS make a lot of sense, especially on the battlefield. They are highly convenient since you don’t have to worry about deploying people behind enemy lines since no one will be on board in case the device gets destroyed.
According to NATO, military UAS are classified as follows:
According to NATO, military UAS are classified as follows:
- Class 1: <150 kg - Micro, Mini or Small UAVs.
- Class 2: 150-600 kg - Tactical. The tactical UAS are specially designed to be used in the organic battalion level or in Special Forces. Such UAS have been of use in situational analysis and awareness to offer protection and surveillance. They are also used in target acquisition and the assessment of some damage based on a given force. They are great assets for purposes of medium range surveillance.
- Class 3: >600 kg - Strategic. The Strategic UAS are usually referred to as Medium Altitude Long Endurance ("MALE") systems as well as High Altitude Long Endurance ("HALE") UAVs.
The MALEs are especially ideal for surveillance as well as reconnaissance on a non-threatening area. Their applications include being used to determine the position of the enemy or the movement of certain populations that are not involved into a conflict. They have state of the art infrastructure and they have also been used to compile lists of targets.
If you are interested in ordering such UAS for your department or company, please feel free to email your demand with quantity and applications to Great Hawk Air Service at: info@N95-US.com
All the UAS orders will be delivered on the basis of "first come, first served."
All the UAS orders will be delivered on the basis of "first come, first served."
