Elbit Systems is launching MAGNI, a fully autonomous and robust Multi-Rotor VTOL UAS that is designed to significantly enhance the situational awareness capabilities of mobile forces. Compact and light-weight (5.5 pounds) MAGNI enables rapid deployment and launch (in less than 1 minute) from any combat vehicle transforming it to an effective intelligence gathering platform.
The MAGNI system includes a thermal payload, a communications suite (dual S-Band or LTE), an automatic coordinate tracking capability as well as a built-in interface with Battle Management Systems (BMS). Carrying up to 350gr of payloads it offers a range of up to 1.62 nautical miles, a maximum operational altitude of 4000 feet and 30 minutes of endurance. Northrop Grumman has successfully ferried the first of five NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft, via a non-stop, 22-hour transatlantic flight. The aircraft took off on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Palmdale, California and landed approximately 22 hours later on Nov. 21 at Sigonella Air Base, Sigonella, Italy. It was only a matter of time... The start of a limited delivery trial in Guangzhou, China, as part of the joint development of a drone cargo service, was announced at XAG headquarters. Formerly known as XAircraft, XAG is an agriculture technology company with pioneering expertise in precision agriculture and remote sensing drones. All
this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unmanned!!!
Airborne-Unmanned 12.03.19 is chock full of info in this Weekly News Episode, Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Sophie Hurlock, Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:
- Elbit Introduces MAGNI, A Multi-Rotor Micro-Drone
- NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Aircraft Completes Successful Ferry Flight
- Bowl Of Noodles Delivered Via Drone In China
- Helios Visions Releases Guide To Flying Drones In Chicago And Illinois
- GA-ASI Demonstrates Small Glide Munition Launched From Gray Eagle ER
- Blazing The Trail Of Urban Traffic Management
- GUTMA And ASTM International Sign MOU On Drone Standards
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