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Friday, November 21, 2008

Miniaturised thermal IR technology enhances tactical UAV capabilities, by Cedip Infrared Systems - optics.org

Miniaturised thermal IR technology enhances tactical UAV capabilities, by Cedip Infrared Systems - optics.org: "Cedip Infrared Systems has announced that the first consignment of novel miniaturised thermal IR camera's to EADS N.V, for incorporation into their new Tracker UAV system, will be delivered during 2007.

Cedip Infrared Systems (www.cedip-infrared.com) has announced that the first consignment of novel miniaturised thermal IR camera's to the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) N.V, for incorporation into their new Tracker UAV system, will be delivered during 2007. Subject to receipt of several large contracts by EADS further contracts are expected by Cedip Infrared Systems during 2008.

The design of the Tracker UAV system (known in France under the name DRAC) is expected to significantly improve reconnaissance capabilities for civil and military authorities. The user-friendly system, which can be prepared for operation in a matter of minutes, offers excellent flight characteristics and robustness even under extreme operational conditions. Tracker is a tactical drone with hand-launchability for missions at close range. The system meets the highest performance requirements even under complex operational conditions.

The Tracker UAV system, developed by EADS, delivers state-of-the-art over-the-hill reconnaissance and surveillance, close range attack success analysis and remote location, identification, classification and tracking"

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