was awarded, on 31 July, a service agreement by the United Nations for the provision of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for 3 years with 2 optional years, in support of the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through the use of UAS, consisting of unmanned aircraft and associated enablers for information gathering/surveillance operations.
It is the first time that the UN has contracted with a civilian operator to provide UAS technology to aid in executing its unique humanitarian mandate.
Selex ES will be utilizing its proprietary FALCO UAS system composed of:
- Multiple remotely piloted aircraft
- Ground control stations
- Support equipment and
- Logistics.
Selex ES will deploy a highly experienced team of pilots, maintenance engineers and information analysts using the most sophisticated sensors and data exploitation tools available.
Source: Press Release