INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
has actually announced the launch of Red Dragon, a completely self-governing capable, software-defined unmanned airplane system (UAS)
developed for one-way attack missions in high-threat, GPS-denied, and communications-degraded environments.Developed as part of AVs
expanding portfolio of tactical autonomy, Red Dragon is developed on the AVs AVACORE shared software application architectureenabling quick
advancement, scalable manufacturing, and modular mission integration
AVs industry leading SPOTR-Edge perception system enables detection and category of targets to help the operator in making choices with
confidence through AVs exclusive DDIL radio system.Red Dragon delivers a combination of autonomy, electronic warfare resilience, and
tactical flexibility formerly unavailable in its class
It is developed to penetrate contested airspace and run successfully in rejected, interfered with, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL)
The system can autonomous execution of mission goals without reliance on constant operator input or satellite navigation.Designed for
manufacturing at scale, Red Dragon enables mass production, rapid deployment, and simplified logistics to satisfy operational demands
It is optimized for cross-domain useacross air, land, and maritimeand is created so small groups can be trained rapidly and effectively.Red
Dragon represents a considerable step forward in self-governing lethality, stated Jeff Rodrian, Executive Vice President, MacCready Works
By combining advanced autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, and mass producibility, Red Dragon delivers a mission-ready system created for
todays contested battlespace
It is the first of a brand-new generation of autonomous systems developed for scale, speed, and operational relevance.At AV, our mission is
to alter the method wars are foughtby putting the security, survivability, and operational benefit of our warfighters initially, stated
Wahid Nawabi, President & CEO of AV
Red Dragon shows the kind of advancement ability that ensures United States and allied forces remain ahead in a progressively complex threat
Its not practically autonomyits about delivering trusted, mission-defining technologies that secure lives and improve the future of
defense.Red Dragon is the first in a quickly growing family of platforms under advancement at AV with a common software and hardware
architecture for mission-specific variants
Each shares a common software and autonomy architecture developed to support rapid advancement across domains and utilize cases
This allows evolutions at the speed of software application and warfare.Source: AeroVironment, Inc.
