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Navy Seeks Industry Info On Short Range UAS

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Navy Seeks Industry Info On Short Range UAS
The Navy conducted a demonstration aboard USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) on July 12, 2022 to identify and examine Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) capable of wide-area missions from a Navy vessel at long ranges for extended periods while also sending information back to the vessel. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for industry information on potential sources for a short range Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)-capable Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the Navy’s Expeditionary Forces. The notice said it is aiming for a solution that is man-packable, battery powered, has a total takeoff weight of up to five pounds, range of up to five kilometers/3.1 miles, has an operating ceiling attitude of over 10,000 feet and endurance of over 30…

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