Posted on Jun 3, 2015
Are You Ready For The Army's New Mini Utility Drone?
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The U.S. Army is testing new miniature utility drones; units so small that they can be secured on your belt or LBE. At $40,000 a pop, however, it's a Sensitive Item you'll not want to lose track of!
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Combat-ready drones the size of bees are being manufactured and experimented with by the U.S. Army Special Forces.
These 18-gram drones - the smallest ever used in combat - would be used to survey areas before a Special Forces team arrives, according to DefenseOne.
The tiny drones are known as PD-100 Black Hornets and are produced by Norwegian manufacturer Prox Dynamics. They hold both a regular and thermal camera, are silent during flights and blend in well with darkness, making them the best option for aerial shots of enemy campgrounds.
The Black Hornet was specially designed for Afghanistan, according to Prox Dynamics CEO and President Arne Skjaerpe. The British Brigade Reconnaissance Force has used them successfully for the past few years.
After being launched from a holster, the drone can stay in flight for 25 minutes. It transmits information back to the box. No information is stored on the drone itself, making it untraceable if found by the enemy.
Each drone costs $40,0000.
After Fort Benning soldiers experimented with 75 prototypes and consistently held the Black Hornet in high regard, the U.S. Special Operations confirmed they considering the device but will continue researching before any final decisions are made.
-By Military 1
My issue is the price tag. Anyone see that $40,000 sticker price?
These 18-gram drones - the smallest ever used in combat - would be used to survey areas before a Special Forces team arrives, according to DefenseOne.
The tiny drones are known as PD-100 Black Hornets and are produced by Norwegian manufacturer Prox Dynamics. They hold both a regular and thermal camera, are silent during flights and blend in well with darkness, making them the best option for aerial shots of enemy campgrounds.
The Black Hornet was specially designed for Afghanistan, according to Prox Dynamics CEO and President Arne Skjaerpe. The British Brigade Reconnaissance Force has used them successfully for the past few years.
After being launched from a holster, the drone can stay in flight for 25 minutes. It transmits information back to the box. No information is stored on the drone itself, making it untraceable if found by the enemy.
Each drone costs $40,0000.
After Fort Benning soldiers experimented with 75 prototypes and consistently held the Black Hornet in high regard, the U.S. Special Operations confirmed they considering the device but will continue researching before any final decisions are made.
-By Military 1
My issue is the price tag. Anyone see that $40,000 sticker price?
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