Hanga Talk
PSAAC Forms UAS Working Group
L-3 Introduces MX-8 Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging System for Lightweight Tactical Airborne Applications
L-3 Communications recently announced that its WESCAM division has launched its smallest and lightest electro-optical/infrared (EO/ IR) airborne imaging system, the MX-8. The MX-8 is designed for small tactical UAVs, light manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, and tactical aerostats requiring high performing imaging solutions.
“The MX-8 is a key addition to WESCAM’s MX™-Series product line, as it addresses the growing demand for a lightweight, high- fidelity imaging system,” said Michael T. Strianese, L-3’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Our emphasis on developing advanced technologies that address smaller form-factor requirements is reflected in the versatility and precision of this product. We are working every day to align our research and development initiatives with the continually evolving needs of a broad array of global customers.”
The fully digital MX-8 has an installed weight of 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) with a clearance level of less than 11 inches, and is capable of supporting up to four sensors simultaneously. It contains all the geolocation capabilities of L-3’s larger MX™-Series systems and is equipped with an advanced image processing suite that produces real-time image enhancement across all sensors.
The Public Safety Aviation Accreditation
Commission
(PSAAC) recently announced the formation of a working group to establish standards for the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) by public safety agencies. As the integration of sUAS technology into public safety operations has increased, PSAAC has collaborated with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA), who is sponsoring this effort, to develop standards that address the safe, efficient, and ethical use of small unmanned aircraft for all public safety missions.
The new standards will provide a set of best practices for agencies already using, or considering the use of small unmanned aircraft. Adherence to these standards will provide assurance to the civilian community that its public safety agency is operating in accordance with
well-established, safe, efficient and ethical practices.
The standards will address such topics as program administration, flight operations and tactics,
operator
certification, training, safety, maintenance, and the legal and ethical use of sUAS.
Members of the working group were selected for their extensive backgrounds in sUAS technology and public safety aviation applications of both manned and unmanned aircraft.
PSAAC has previously developed aviation standards for law enforcement, fire, and search and rescue. The Standards for Law Enforcement Aviation Units developed by PSAAC have been formally recognized by the Airborne Law Enforcement Association and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as best practice standards for law enforcement aviation units.
ARGUS Launches Audit Standard and Ratings Program for Unmanned Operations
ARGUS International Inc. recently released its international standard for unmanned aircraft operations in conjunction with its globally recognized commercial operator ratings program. Unmanned aircraft operators can apply for ARGUS gold or platinum rating status, creating the world’s first fully vetted registry of commercial UAS operators to support end customer sourcing and due-diligence requirements for both internal operations and external vendor qualification.
Over the last 20 years, the ARGUS gold and platinum rating program has become the most recognized and respected source of quality assessments on aircraft charter operators, making ARGUS-rated commercial operators the preferred choice for the largest and most sophisticated consumers in the world. The ARGUS unmanned standard audit program will provide the pathway for commercial UAS operators to achieve platinum recognition with a special designation for unmanned operations.
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