The Hunter is an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the U.S. Army to gather intelligence and target enemy forces. This combat-proven drone has been in service since 1995. Its first operational deployment was in Republic of Macedonia. The Hunter flew more than 4000 hours during its seven-month operation. Its significant operational success in Kosovo led to the resumption of production. It was also deployed into Iraq where it was used to fight ISIS with Viper Strike munitions.
MQ-5B Hunter
The MQ-5B Hunter (or MQ-5B) is an advanced version. The aircraft features a twin tailboom design, heavy fuel engines, and weapons-capable high points. The MQ-5B Hunter is a light aircraft with a weight of 1800 pounds. It can fly up to 22,000 feet at altitude. It can fly missions up to 15 minutes. This aircraft is capable of carrying two Viper Strike guided explosions. It can also be controlled by Hunter aircraft via a relay mode. It also has a range of up to 80 miles, making it ideal for scouting missions.
The MQ-5B Hunter’s avionics is among the most modern DoD UAVs. The aircraft has a PC-based mission system, an auxiliary distribution unit (GCS), GPS, and a Litton N-251 inertial navigation. Its advanced avionics system also helps it reduce its weight, size, and power consumption. It can carry out multiple missions at once.
Endurance Hunter (E-Hunter) RQ-5A
The Endurance Hunter, also known as E-Hunter, is a tactical unmanned aircraft. It flew for the first time on March 17,2005. This aircraft was developed in collaboration between Northrop Grumman USA and the US Army. Its mission is extend the endurance, payload capability and range of Hunter UAVs. It will come as a field-installable option. Currently, there are about 50 Endurance Hunter RQ-5As in service.
The Hunter can transport Northrop Grumman’s BAT submunition. It has incapacitated and destroyed an MBT combat car as well as incapacitated a T72 tank. The Hunter also carried the Viper Strike precision munition (1.8kg (4 lb), which has a warhead and semi-active laser seeker). It is a fixed-wing, dual-rudder aircraft with a six-hour endurance rating and a flight time of over 100 hours. The RQ-5A's propellers are two Passaggio Guzzi diesel engines, each producing 60hp.
Ground control station for Army One System
The Army is making progress towards a more universal ground controller system for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs). It is becoming easier to find hundreds of affordable, high-performance UAVs that can cover the entire battlefield. However, each UAV is unique, with a unique controller, vehicle, receiver, and screen. To address this issue, the Army has begun a new program called the One System. One System ground control is one step in this direction. This Spotlight article will focus on the One System concept, its current reach and future technology initiatives.
One System was originally designed to support the Textron RQ-7 Shadow TUAS. The One System platform is now capable of supporting several UAVs, such as the Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter. It can also support the RQ-2 Pioneer UAV and AAI Aerosonde UAV, as well the RQ-8 Fire Scout Helicopter UAV. The One System ground control station and the ground control station both run on Windows and Sun Solaris systems, and communicate using an analog datalink and directional antenna.
Viper Strike anti -armor munitions integration
Northrop Grumman is announcing a contract for multiple GBU44/E Viper Strike non-manned aerial vehicles. These munitions are to be integrated onto KC-130J Harvest Hawks. The latest software load will increase the weapon's effectiveness against time-sensitive target. Viper Strike a GPS guided laser-guided variant for the BAT weapon.
The Viper Strike anti–armor armament, a gliding munition that can be used for precision stand-off attack, is the Viper Strike. The GPS-aided navigation system combined with semi-active Laser Seeker allow for precise strike and low collateral damages in urban areas. It has proved effective against a variety target and is an option for a Hunter UAV.
FAQ
What kind of batteries does a drone use?
Most drones use lithium-ion batteries. A typical drone uses between 3 and 6 volts.
Is it possible to buy a drone from overseas?
You can buy many types of drones online. Some prefer to buy their drones from Amazon, eBay, or Walmart. Some people prefer to buy their drones directly from the manufacturer.
How can I keep drones away?
Drones are becoming more popular for home security and surveillance. Install motion sensors on your property to detect any unapproved flying objects. This will help you avoid being attacked by drones.
Are Drones Banned Where?
The FAA has prohibited drones from flying close to airports or stadiums, sporting events and nuclear power plants. However, they do allow them to fly at night using GPS technology.
What US states have drones made legal?
Legally, you can operate a drone to perform hobby tasks. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has issued guidelines that allow you to use small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). These UASs must be registered with the FAA before they can be flown. If certain conditions are met, the FAA allows commercial operators to fly these UASs.
Statistics
- According to Indeed, a drone pilot gets paid $25.73 per hour on average in the US. (dronesgator.com)
- According to the multiple listing service (MLS), houses and apartments with drone photographs are up to 68 percent more likely to sell than those without pictures. (thedroneu.com)
- According to industry research from ZipRecruiter , there are 10 cities where the typical salary for a Drone Pilot job is above the national average. (dronesgator.com)
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How To
How do you clean your drone?
Before cleaning your drone, here are some tips. This guide will show you how to get every bit of your drone's potential.
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You need the right tools. Before you begin anything, ensure you have all of the necessary tools. You will need a soft toothbrush (or a brush) and a cleaning product (we recommend WD40).
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Remove the battery pack. First, get rid of the battery. The battery is usually located under the propeller. Don't be alarmed if it's not obvious. Be careful not to loose screws during removal.
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You will need to remove all parts. Next, you'll need to carefully remove all of the parts from the underside of your drone. You should make sure that they are not loose as they could fall off during cleaning.
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Use a cleaning solution. Now it's time for your drone to be cleaned. We recommend cleaning your drone with WD40. Spray the entire surface of the drone with the cleaner. Make certain to get in between components. Leave it to dry completely before putting everything back together.
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Then, put on the battery. It's crucial to place the battery after you have cleaned your drone. That way, you'll be able to test how well your drone works after being cleaned.