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Originally Posted by 911boost
Paging Paul....
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I have been on the phone all day talking this very thing. Swarm is actually easy, making the small UAS a threat isn't.
Swarm is real and is done now...the issues are interesting:
- The tyranny of distance. I write this all the time but most small UAS are battery powered with little endurance: So you will in many cases not get the swarm to the fight.
- UAS Control. We care, no one else does. The decision to engage is a constant issue.
- Logistics. "Thousands" of anything means a supply chain, especially if batteries and ordinance is on the table. Not easy and, as important, the other folks can be watching with intent...the Marines want zero supply problems, they want to make parts in the field.
- Payload. We have a Congressional plus-up for next year to arm one of our UAS. Again, most countries don't care, we have to where ordinance is concerned. The rules and guidance, especially if you are ship based, are very difficult. Small UAS have payload issues, sensor issues, comm issues.
Big world out there for UAS, especially commercially. Tether is the next wave and we are one it like Bazza.