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RQ-15 Neptune™ Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
An organic ISR asset for small land or maritime platforms
DRS' RQ-15 Neptune™ aircraft is the latest in the DRS family
of mobile, low-footprint tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS). The RQ-15 Neptune™ can be operated from land or sea.
This aircraft can be disassembled into three parts and carried
in its launcher/transport case. One of the aircraft's unique
features is a pair of built-in receiver tubes, which allows the
aircraft to slide onto its launch rails for compact storage inside
the transport container. It can be pneumatically auto launched
in a matter of minutes. The launcher/transport container
provides a Tactical UAS in a Mini-UAS footprint.
DRS' RQ-15 Neptune™ aircraft is recovered by parachute on
land or in water. Its engine is mounted above the fuselage as
a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). Electronic and sensor
systems LRUs are protected against corrosion in the maritime
environment. The DRS Zeus Autopilot is an advanced system
built on DRS' over twenty years of experience manufacturing
autopilot systems.
The Ground Control Station is based on DRS' Appliqué 330
rugged laptop computer interfaced with the communications
module and the aircraft hand controller. The Windows®-based
system incorporates the FalconViewTM mission planning and
flight plan update software package. It handles up to 250
waypoints and is designed to operate primarily in autonomous
flight profile modes. Operator intervention is required for
payload management when over areas of interest.
The RQ-15 Neptune'sTM L- and S-Band digital data link provides
for aircraft control and 30 frames per second streaming video
downlink to operational ranges exceeding 50 NM. The RQ-15
Neptune™ carries DRS' EO/IR stabilized gimbal, providing the
user with both day and night imagery capability. An optional
Remote Video Terminal allows reception of the aircraft video
away from the ground station.
DRS's Neptune™ specifically addresses tactical operations
over land or water where formal runway systems are unavailable.
The six-foot launcher allows the aircraft to be deployed from
utility vehicles or small surface vessels supporting operations
day or night, on land or at sea.
RQ-15 Neptune™ Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Data Sheet
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