BlimpDuino on Steroids

Cool stuff Paul. The Raytheon RAID system has been out there for some time with great success, albeit without the altitude and control component (it's tethered). I've heard directly from warfighters that this system provides benefit, even when sensors aren't working, just because people on the ground know it's there! This Snake looks like the next generation - there's lots of talk out there about microsats and the like, but you can retrieve this one! It will be interesting to see what kinds/configuration of sensors they ultimately can provide... one would think this platform could be re-configurable as well.

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Paul Marsh December 20, 2009 at 5:55am

@Doug--Thanks for the info on RAID. I heard of the system, but had to refresh my memory. For others not familiar with it, click HERE for more info.
Doug Erickson December 19, 2009 at 10:58am

Cool stuff Paul. The Raytheon RAID system has been out there for some time with great success, albeit without the altitude and control component (it's tethered). I've heard directly from warfighters that this system provides benefit, even when sensors aren't working, just because people on the ground know it's there! This Snake looks like the next generation - there's lots of talk out there about microsats and the like, but you can retrieve this one! It will be interesting to see what kinds/configuration of sensors they ultimately can provide... one would think this platform could be re-configurable as well.

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