Puma
AE is the third generation of the AeroVironment Puma mini UAV designed to
land near-vertically on both land and water. It is equipped with a day-
and night-capable, waterproof sensor package that provides image tracking,
image stabilization and high-image quality. The system incorporates the
same hand-held Ground Control Unit used by U.S. Department of Defense and
allied military customers to control the Raven
and Wasp systems. Ship-based use of
Puma AE requires no modification to naval vessels, enabling easy integration
into maritime operations.
The AECV program represents the fourth U.S. Department of Defense full and open competition for a small UAS program of record, and the fourth such competition won by AV. Previeous, ongoing programs includes delivery of Raven A, the Raven B selected for the 'Small UAV' program by the US Army, and Wasp III to the Marine Corps, under the BATMAV program.
As we are introducing our new design, we would like to get your comments.
We
invite you to take a quick survey and tell us what you think about
it and what would you like to see in future editions of Defense Update.