The Black Hornet Nano UAS will soon be rolled out to Australian Army soldiers in Brisbane following the completion of the Black Hornet Nano UAS Program, an A$18 million project and is a key capability milestone for the Army as it continues to be a technologically advanced force.
Commander 6th Brigade and the Army’s only UAS unit, the 20th Surveillance Target Acquisition Regiment, Brigadier Susan Coyle, said the Black Hornet Nano UAS rollout was a significant achievement for Army.
“UAS are a game-changer for the Army, providing enhanced situational awareness for better mission execution for Australian soldiers,” Brigadier Coyle said.
“The issue of the Black Hornet Nano UAS to our soldiers is an exciting example of adopting tactical robotic technology.”
Australian Army soldiers Trooper Chris Perks (left) and Trooper Sam Menzies with a PD-100 Black Hornet Nano unmanned aircraft vehicle during training exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, on 4 May 2018
For well over a decade, the Australian Army has been the largest and most experienced operator of UAS in the country.
“The Australian Army is now the biggest user of Nano UAS in the world. It is also the first in the world to proliferate this technology to the conventional forces down to combat platoon level,” Brigadier Coyle said.
“Experience of UAS operations overseas and in Australia have provided Army with unique expertise that is in high demand.
“UAS represent a defining opportunity for the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.”
The Black Hornet Nano UAS rollout and sustainment is an $18 million project and is a key capability milestone for the Army as it continues to be a technologically advanced force.
The Army operate several UAS, ranging from the Nano-sized reconnaissance Black Hornet to large, nine-hour endurance surveillance systems such as the Shadow 200.The Australian Army Headquarters (AHQ) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Sub Program, in conjunction with the 7th Combat Brigade (7 BDE) are supporting the initial issue of the Black Hornet Nano UAS across an Australian Army Brigade.
Australian Army soldiers from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) demonstrated the PD-100 Black Hornet Nano unmanned aircraft vehicle during a training exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, on 4 May 2018.
Top Photo: Australian Army soldier Trooper Sam Menzies with a PD-100 Black Hornet Nano unmanned aircraft vehicle during training exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, on 4 May 2018.
Source: Press Release