This is a cool man portable drone that is tether-powered up to 500′ for persistent ISR surveillance. No need for helium or aerostat techs. While it is not silent, it does not present that “barrage balloon” visual signature that provides instant recognition and navigation landmarks for smelly bearded men for miles around.
The interface and controls are automated. Joe doesn’t need to be a professional or trained drone pilot. Punch in the altitude desired on the laptop software control console and up it goes. Stable to about 35 kts. The whole system can be packed into airline checkable cases.
Submitted by Fly On The Wall
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