Defence has awarded a contract to a Melbourne-based firm to equip the Army’s drones with next-generation surveillance sensors. Ascent Vision Technologies’ ‘CM234 Spitfire camera gimbal’ uses infrared cameras to provide a more stable image during the day or night. Director General Army Aviation Systems, Brigadier James Allen, said, ..
..“The Spitfire camera gimbal is an extremely lightweight sensor package that provides a day-and-night surveillance and reconnaissance capability on the installed aircraft, which will significantly boost Army’s tactical UAS capabilities.
“UAS are a key component of Army’s ISR capability, with some smaller unmanned systems used last year on Operation Bushfire Assist.”
Defence awarded the contract as part of its Tactical UAS Replacement and Enhancement Project (LAND 129 Phase 3)....MORE
