Related Article on StrategyPageSeptember 28, 2007
Posted: 09/01/2007
The Micro Air Vehicle is shown here during an operational test flight with a military Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at China Lake, Calif. A similar UAV was shown to members of Congress Sept. 16 during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth G.
Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle
TheMAV is a modular, scalable family of systems that offers unprecedentedsituational awareness in both urban and open terrains.
MAV System Features: |
| | |
| | - One or Two air vehicles, one ground station |
| | - Packable within two packs, compatible
standard Modular, Light Weight, Load
Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system |
| | - Deployment and stowing operations
accomplished in less than five minutes |
| | - Simple, intuitive operation requiring minimal
operator training |
| | - Capable of carrying day and thermal cameras
radio relays and data links |
| | - Streaming real-time video to the warfighter |
| | - Vertical takeoff and landing enables hover
and stare mission profile |
| The MAV is available for both military and civilian end-use. |