1. SUAS Laboratory – Python Effort
UNCLASSIFIED
SUAS Laboratory – Python Effort
Distribution authorized to DoD and DoD contractors only; Critical Technology; August Other requests for this document shall be referred to the U.S. Army RDECOM, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR.
Daniel Hiatt
AMRDEC SUAS Engineer
(ph)
Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center
UNCLASSIFIED

2. Established and Our Purpose
The SUAS Laboratory was established in November 2003 with direction, support, and funding from the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office
Our primary mission is to provide quick technical solutions in response to problems identified with the operational use of the Raven System.
Our secondary mission is to Lead the SUAS Research and Development Efforts and SUAS Technology Integration Needs for the UAS Project Office.

3. Flight Assets provided by the UAS PO
The SUAS Lab stores, maintains, and operates the UAS Project Office’s Raven A, A/B, and B FRP System and a Pointer System; the Systems are utilized for testing both in the Lab and In- flight.

4. Flight Operations
SUAS Lab personnel are Qualified to Operate Raven A, Raven B, and Pointer System
Qualified to Instruct
Capable of Conducting Flight Operations and Flight Test
Raven Night operations conducted to support the 82nd Airborne during an operational exercise
Flight demonstration for BG Davis-Commander of the Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence

5. Engineering Design and Manufacturing Capabilities
The SUAS Lab can design and fabricate flight components as well as subcomponents for MAV, SUAS, and Medium UAS.
Mold design & fabrication and Composite Parts fabrication
Foam Part design & fabrication and Vacuum Bagging
We can also design and fabricate test equipment for subcomponent evaluation.
GPS Bracket design and Electric Motor Test Stand

6. Projects
BioRaven
ChemRaven
TICK Raven
Weaponized Raven
Extended Raven

7. Summary
The SUAS Laboratory has a proven record of meeting the needs of the US Army SUAS Program and the US Army Soldier, in a timely and effective manner.

8. Special Thanks Huntsville Test: 8 AUG 09 Keith Allen
Harmony Safari Park
431 Cloud’s Cove Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35803
(877)

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14. Homestead Test
Everglades National Park
9-10 SEPT 09

15. Snake Under “Medium” Brush Cover
DAY Screen Captures
Snake Under “Medium” Brush Cover
Black Hot
White Hot

16. Snake Partially Exposed and Out-stretched
DAY Screen Captures
Snake Partially Exposed and Out-stretched
Black Hot
White Hot

17. Snake Under “Heavy” Brush Cover
DAY Screen Captures
Snake Under “Heavy” Brush Cover
Black Hot
White Hot

18. AFTERNOON Screen Captures
Snake Under “Heavy” Brush Cover
Black Hot
White Hot

19. AFTERNOON Screen Captures
Snake Exposed
Black Hot
White Hot

20. AFTERNOON Screen Captures
Snake Getting Angry
Snake Angry

21. Recommendations Develop CONOP to search and find
Follow on evening flight tests, winter tests?
Explore autonomous search algorithms