Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

Aerosonde UAS supports wildfire effort

5th October 2015 - 12:30 GMT | by Shephard News Team

RSS

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems has provided Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to the US Department of Interior and US Forest Service to support a wildfire response and decision support effort in Idaho, the company announced on 1 October.

The aircraft sensors provided personnel with real-time data on burn intensity, fire growth, fuels and heat concentrations.

In addition to the UAS, Textron Systems provided remote video terminal systems, including its iCommand suite, that enabled the delivery of imagery and situational awareness from the SUAS directly and securely to personnel and firefighters on the ground.

The iCommand suite gives incident commanders a comprehensive view of the situation, offering a visualisation and command-and-control tool to see a common operational picture and giving the ability to task responders in real time.

David Phillips, vice president, small/medium-endurance UAS, Textron Systems, said: ‘Unmanned systems can operate where it may be unsafe or impractical for manned aircraft to fly. Our Aerosonde aircraft is able to carry numerous sensors in a single flight, providing a variety of critical data points in real time, while personnel remain at a safe standoff distance.

'Quiet operation and a small equipment footprint also help support these time-critical response missions. It has been an honour for us to assist local and federal officials with this valuable demonstration on an issue that impacts so many of our Western states.’

Aerosonde Mk 4.7

Author

Shephard News Team

As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News and Defence Insight …

Read full bio

More from Uncrewed Vehicles

Jammer resistant drone designs spark search for countermeasures

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has driven another stage of evolution for drones and the counter measures to defend against them.
L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms

The new Amorphous software is a universal controller that would allow a single operator to control a swarm of “thousands” of uncrewed systems, from drones to underwater platforms.
ideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025

India UAV supplier ideaForge has launched the Netra 5 and Switch V2 drones at Aero India 2025, boasting of enhanced endurance, AI-driven autonomy and improved operational capabilities.
Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market

The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
Maris-Tech confirms customers signing up for Jupiter Drones codec and AI-powered system

Launched at AUSA in October, the company’s multi-stream video codec is attempting to bring a new lease of life to drone technology through its AI accelerator.
AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments

Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.