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U.S. Gray Eagle UAV Gets More Sensors and Multi-Control

A new version of the General Atomics Predator/Reaper UAV series with multiple sensor control is ready for deployment to Afghanistan.

The Triclops configuration of the Gray Eagle UAV features two additional EO/IR sensors in underwing pods. (Photo: U.S. Army)

By Chris Pocock • Defense Correspondent

November 4, 2011

A new version of the General Atomics Predator/Reaper UAV series with multiple sensor control is ready for deployment to Afghanistan after successful trials. A U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle was fitted with two additional EO/IR sensors under each wing. These were controlled by operators in the field, who were independent of the main ground control station (GCS).

While the primary Raytheon AN/AAS-53 common sensor payload (CSP) under the nose was operated via a Ku-Band tactical common datalink from AAI’s Universal GCS, two similar Raytheon DAS-2 sensors under the wings were operated by soldiers using a bidirectional one system remote video terminal (OSRVT) and Aerovironment’s mini-universal GCS designed for use with Raven and Puma small UAS. Like the U.S. Air Force Reaper, the Gray Eagle additionally carries General Atomics’ own Lynx multi-mode surveillance radar.

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