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Introduction
- RMA coordinates 2 major EU Research projects
Armed and non-armed drones How to explain the difference to the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Armed and non-armed drones How to explain the difference to the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Armed and non-armed drones How to explain the difference to the public? Experience @ RMA February 6, 2014 Introduction RMA coordinates 2 major EU Research projects involving RPAS: TIRAMISU: Humanitarian Demining ICARUS: Unmanned
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TIRAMISU
- Objective: development of a toolbox for
humanitarian demining
- One of these tools are RPAS
- 4-year project, 25 partners, 19.5M€
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TIRAMISU
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ICARUS
- Objective: development of unmanned search
and rescue tools
- One of the
tools are RPAS
- 4-year
project
- 24 partners
- 17.5M€
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ICARUS
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ICARUS
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ICARUS
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Dual Use Applications
- Force Protection
- Reconnaissance
- Search
- Patrol
- IED Search
- Victim Detection
- Area Sweep
- Area Search
- Minefield detection
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What’s the main problem?
- Technical
- Legal
Public Perception Image of drones as lethal instruments Ethical Issue
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What’s the main problem?
- Unclear and non-standardized rules of
engagement for combat drones have spoiled the image of RPAS.
- It is required to make a difference between
combat drones and RPAS for civil use Foster uptake of drone technology
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Approach: Gather the community
- RPAS: Biannual conference where EU, RPAS
industry, national aviation authorities, military, RTD organizations are brought together
- Objective: Work towards acceptance of RPAS
technology and introduction of RPAS in EU airspace
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Approach: Gather the community
- RPAS: Biannual conference where EU, RPAS
industry, national aviation authorities, military, RTD organizations are brought together
- Yearbook: comprehensive list of [all] drones in
- peration
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Combat drones
- Clear standardized rules (legal framework) need
to be set up for combat drones
- Drone operators should receive similar training
as regular pilots
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The Future for Military Drones
- Small & Large drones have a bright future in
military
- The first terrorist armed drone attack is likely