Brazil’s Navy teams up with Stella for drone use on Atlantic ship
Brazil’s Navy teams up with Stella for drone use on Atlantic ship – The Brazilian Navy and Stella Tecnologia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 22, 2023.
The MOU aims to create a high-tech drone for use on the Atlantic (A140) ship. Rear Admiral Emerson Gaio Roberto signed for the Navy.
At that time, he led the Naval Aeronautics Directorate and gave project advice. He’s now the future Naval Air Force commander but hasn’t taken office yet.
Albatross
The MOU doesn’t say which drone model they’ll test. Still, Stella’s past talks suggest it’s the Albatross. This drone has a fixed-wing design.
It also has special landing gear on the Atlantic’s deck for easy use.
The Albatross can do different tasks. These include search and rescue in peace or combat situations.
It can also do surveillance, intelligence, and naval combat roles.
Drone Features
The Albatross can act as a long-range target marker. It can fly up to 25 hours per mission.
The drone uses high-quality imaging from the newly added Argos-8 EOS system.
This system from Hensoldt is stable and light, weighing less than 6 kg. It includes a laser rangefinder and cooled infrared sensors.
These sensors allow for day and night surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
The drone can operate from the Atlantic (A140) ship. It has a dual-wheel landing gear for safety during automatic landings and take-offs.
Context
The Brazilian Navy has a long interest in drone technology. It’s not the first time they’ve partnered with tech companies.
Earlier projects focused on aerial surveillance and safety. Stella Tecnologia is a key player in this field. They’ve produced drones for various tasks before.
The Atlantic vessel, known for its multipurpose roles, welcomes this addition. Its previous setups were less advanced.
Drones like Albatross elevate its operational reach. The Navy aims to broaden its capabilities in both peace and conflict situations.
This drone project marks a significant step toward modernizing Brazil’s naval forces.
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