Pioneer UAVs were initially used to transport battleships from the Iowa class. However, they quickly began to be deployed on land bases. It was not officially designated military until 1997 when the DOD introduced a new Q-for -UAV category. Pioneer UAV Inc., a joint venture by AAI Corp. (IAI) and Santa Monica, California, is now known as Pioneer UAV Inc. This article will give you a quick overview of the Pioneer and its capabilities.
RQ-2A Pioneer
RQ-2A Pioneer UAV has been a very popular unmanned aircraft vehicle for military use. Pioneer UAVs Inc. developed it. It is the oldest UAV that the U.S. military still uses. It was first acquired by the Navy in Dec 1985, and one was deployed on the USS Iowa in Dec 86. Developed from an Israeli Aircraft Industries Scout UAV, the Pioneer flew 858 combat sorties during the Gulf War. It has also flown over Haiti, Somalia, and Bosnia. In Jul 1997, it reached the 15,000 hour milestone.
The RQ-2A includes an inertial navigator system and two-way datalink C-band. It can fly autonomously or independently, and can carry a 75-pound payload. It can also transport an EO/IR sensor. It can relay analog video to ground control in real-time via a C-band data link. It has flew missions in the Persian Gulf, Kosovo War and Iraq War.
RQ-2B Pioneer
UAV RQ-2B Pioneer UAV (UAV) is a versatile, low cost, long-range, unmanned aerial vehicule (UAV), used by U.S. Marine Corps. It can be landed on land or launched from a catapult. It can also fly for five hours. It can carry a 75 lb (33.4 kg) payload, and an EO/IR sensor. It transmits live data and analog video through its line of sight data connection. Pioneer has been deployed in conflict zones in Iraq, Kosovo, as well the Gulf. It was also used for training and testing exercises.
Other features include an autopilot, a C-band datalink and an inertial navigator system (INS). The UAV has a datalink range of 185 km and can fly preprogrammed missions. The UAV's payload consists a Wescam DS-12 EO/IR camera.
RQ-2C Pioneer
The RQ-2C Pioneer UAV is a twin-boom pusher, powered by a two-stroke piston engine. It can launch by catapult or rocket booster, and flies for up to five hours, with a 75-pound payload. Gimbaled EO/IR cams fly in a fixed place and transmit analog video to the ground via a Cband line of sight data link. The aircraft is made with lightweight materials, including carbon-fiber and Kevlar composites, fiberglass, Kevlar or aluminum.
The aircraft can be controlled remotely from a Ground Control Station or autonomously. The aircraft was designed to be self-sustaining. It has an on-board automaticpilot and a ground-based tracking system unit to keep its position. The data link between the ground and the aircraft is jam-resistant. If there is a problem, it switches to backup mode. The aircraft can be maneuvered and controlled by soldiers seated at a cockpit on the aircraft, or by remote control.
FAQ
What is the maximum height you can fly a drone with no license?
The FAA does not limit the height of a drone. You will need to register your unmanned aircraft system (UAS), including the registration number and model name, weight, dimensions, serial number, manufacturer's number, date manufactured, and any other information.
Is it against the law to fly a helicopter?
Yes, flying drones can be illegal in certain countries. These include Australia, Canada. Germany, Japan. New Zealand. Singapore. South Korea. The United Kingdom. It is legal in some other countries, such as France and Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia or Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
Are you interested in flying with a drone while on the road?
Drones are increasingly becoming popular both for personal and commercial use. Drones are used for filming, photography, aerial mapping, search and rescue, as well as other purposes. A number of new regulations have been approved by the FAA for drones. These include registration, licensing, pilot training and insurance. These changes will ensure that drones continue to be safe for all.
Is Drones Prohibited?
The FAA has banned drones from flying near airports, stadiums, sporting events, nuclear power plants, hospitals, prisons, and other restricted areas. They do allow drones to fly at night with GPS technology.
Statistics
- According to the multiple listing service (MLS), houses and apartments with drone photographs are up to 68 percent more likely to sell than those without pictures. (thedroneu.com)
- Research and Markets predict a growth rate of 51.1% over the next five years. (thedroneu.com)
- According to ZipRecruiter, the minimum hourly wage of drone pilots is $20. (thedroneu.com)
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How To
How to Film Youself With A Drone
It is easy to film yourself using a drone. A smartphone, remote controller and a camera are all you need. The first thing you should do is to get your license from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Then, you need to buy a quadcopter. This drone can fly in four directions thanks to its four rotors.
Once your drone is purchased, you need to connect it with your computer via USB cable. Now, open the software program of your drone and follow these steps:
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Connect the drone's battery and the power source to your laptop.
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Check the webcam on your drone to make sure it is working correctly. If nothing is visible on your screen, you can check for problems with the connection between the drone's computer and the drone.
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Turn on the Wi-Fi function of your drone and enter the IP address of your computer into the field "IP Address."
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Select the option "Camera", and then choose "Open Camera."
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Make sure that the image quality is set to HD 1080p.
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Click on "Record" and then click on the "Start Recording" button.
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When finished recording, close the webcam application.
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Save the video file to your hard disk.
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Final step: Upload the video file onto YouTube via another computer.
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You can share your video link via social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn. Pinterest, Tumblr. Reddit.