Future Russian UAVs such as the Korsar ISR platform (pictured) could operate with gimbal-less inertial navigation systems. (Photo: Rostec)
Strapdown inertial navigation systems are more compact and weigh less than traditional gimballed systems.
Russian-made UAVs will operate with strapdown inertial navigation systems (INS) developed by KRET.
The first samples of these gimbal-less devices will be available for use on Russian UAVs in 2021, parent company Rostec added on 28 May.
An INS provides general geographic orientation and location of the UAV relative to a given trajectory or target, including moving objects. It enables accurate position data and autonomous operation, according to Rostec.
Heron TP UAV. (Photo: IAI)
IAI formally announces a $200 million UAS services deal with an unnamed customer.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) officially announced on 1 June that it has signed a $200 million contract with an unnamed ‘country in Asia’ customer to provide services related to its Heron UAV. This is the fourth major UAS transaction that IAI has announced this year, the company added.
While IAI did not identify the latest customer or further details of the contract,
Shephard reported in February that India was leasing four Heron TPs for around $200 million as part of an emergency procurement. The lease lasts three years, with an option to extend by two more years.