Universal Heavy-lift UAV Carriage System
Reference ocds-b5fd17-1db3438f-2a14-4e9a-8426-27a58ef4bd22 · Ministry of Defence
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Description
We desire a universal carriage system for Heavy-lift UAVs that is platform agnostic. We aim to: Draw on the knowledge and experience of industry to develop and optimize such a system; Inform its emerging doctrinal applications; and better understand the balance of both systemic and situational risk factors associated with its use. To date, experimentation and development of UAV carriage-of-equipment has largely been focused on individual UAV platforms and the attachment of various items direct to the platform. However, this has generally required the UAV to land; has proven to be relatively slow in reconfiguration; and has required various additional safety restrictions to ensure personnel interacting with the system are at ALARP risk. Direct attachment of unproven loads may also compromise the in-flight stability/agility of the UAV. Initial requirements for the desired universal carriage system: - Optimized for combined carriage capacity of 150-200kg. - Easily configured to carry a selection of Logistic, Equipment Support and Medical items (e.g. water, ammunition, food, batteries, fuel, medical supplies etc.) and usable in multiple domains (primarily Land and Litto…
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 3539c5ae-cad5-4b65-9f10-f5a8351f5232-725209 | 21 February 2024 |
| Contracts Finder | 3539c5ae-cad5-4b65-9f10-f5a8351f5232-725209 | 21 February 2024 |
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