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Companies Demonstrate Small UAS for DHS Program

The Tactical Electronics RAPTR, which was displayed at the Oklahoma UAS summit, will be the next aircraft tested by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Photo: Bill Carey)

March 29, 2013

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has evaluated small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from three manufacturers since launching its Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety (Raps) program in December. Lockheed Martin, AeroVironment and Honeywell have each demonstrated aircraft at the Oklahoma State University test site near Elgin, Okla., within the restricted airspace of Fort Sill.

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