By Garrett Reim2021-05-14T21:57:00+01:00
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated a soldier on the ground using a tablet computer to control an MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
The demonstration, which occurred on 23 April at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, showed a Joint Terminal Attack Controller using a tablet to control the electro-optical/infrared camera on the aircraft, the company said on 13 May. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers are military service members trained to call in air strikes close to friendly troops.
Source: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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