The United States has been using drones since the 1990s to help save lives and aid in several missions. They have recently grown exponentially in popularity with civilians for hobby and recreation purposes, but UAVs also promise much more noteworthy benefits in several industries, including agriculture, transport, and construction. However, UAVs have served to especially revolutionize defense industry operations.
Unlike drones used in agriculture, construction, or recreation, military UAVs need to have much higher precision and accuracy. Furthermore, they need to be able to provide this high level of functionality just as well in GPS-denied environments. The implementation of resilient navigation systems empowers these UAVs to operate successfully in the most dangerous zones where GPS is not available. With the assistance of GPS/INS, the defense industry can minimize inaccuracy and its dangerous consequences.
UAVs have revolutionized the way in which defense strategies are planned and executed and their success is reflected by the fact that defense forces the world over make use for unmanned drones for supervision, combat missions, and target decoys. These are three of the most common ways for UAVs to provide invaluable insight to the defense industry.
Target Decoys
There are plenty of instances in which a defense strategy may require using UAVs as target decoys to mislead opponents. In previous years, target decoys may have required a human pilot, but unmanned drones now allow the same missions to be accomplished entirely remotely. That being said, there is still no scope for error in UAV missions, which is why the defense industry requires the services of navigational professionals.
Combat Missions
The payload and precision of UAVs play a critical role in how well a drone can perform in a combat mission, such as hitting the intended target or achieving the desired impact. Many of the leading drones of today are designed with the necessary hardware capabilities to carry payloads totaling thousands of kilograms for dozens of hours. The key to getting the most out of these combat drones is the right resilient navigational system to manage them, ensuring that their payload can always be delivered safely and accurately.
Assessment and Supervision
Monitoring enemy movement is a critical aspect of the defense industry that has traditionally required risk to life. However, unmanned vehicles now make it much easier and safer to assess and analyze enemy movements. Plus, UAVs can be used to pass on useful information to preexisting friendly encampments and positions. Drones come in many shapes and sizes so by sending one over with a powerful camera attached to it, the defense industry can easily keep an eye on enemy forces. Utilizing resilient navigation systems is important for these drones to get in and acquire valuable information without getting noticed.
Technology plays a critical role in the defense industry’s operation of UAVs, which are utilized in different terrains and various GPS-denied conditions. This is why it is essential to make use of the best navigational solutions. ASEI offers resilient GPS/INS solutions for industry leaders and the defense industry, including customized navigation solutions for platforms, launchers, and test equipment. With our expertise, UAVs can evolve and provide the defense industry with more reliable information than ever before.