Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap, 2005-2030

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
ROADMAP, 2005-2030
Mr.
Mr. Dyke
Dyke Weatherington
Weatherington
Deputy,
Deputy, UAV
UAV Planning
Planning Task
Task Force
Force
OUSD(AT&L)
OUSD(AT&L)
Outline
Top Level Thoughts
UA in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
UAS Roadmap, 2005 2030
Section Examples
Appendices Examples
Specific Goals (way ahead)
Summary
Cleared For Open Publication
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What Is an Unmanned System?

BLOS
A Unmanned System includes:

Vehicle and payloads
Command & Control System
Communications Architecture
LOS
SATCOM Link
Exploitation & Users

Control System
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UAS vs. UAV

UAS, rather than UAV, is the emerging DoD
descriptive phrase
The term Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) describes
the entire weapon system that DoD has historically
referred to as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The weapon system includes the aircraft (UA), surface
components, and architecture elements

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UAS in the Maritime Environment
UAS have significant capabilities to meet roles

and missions of U.S. and Allied Naval Forces.
Persistent ISR especially in Maritime areas is a
top priority of Combatant Commanders.
Maritime tracking and surveillance missions will
support GWOT and UAS are suited to those roles.
OSD is working with the Navy to rapidly
accelerate fielding of UAS capabilities to the fleet.

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Naval UAS Demonstrations
Upcoming Maritime UAS demonstrations

including GHMD and Scan Eagle will highlight
interoperability and operational considerations
for Naval UAS deployment.
Navy UAS demonstrations will also define
unmanned airborne systems in the context of an
overarching maritime ISR architecture.
Navy needs to work with Coast Guard, Coalition
partners to ensure development of joint CONOPS.

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UAS Funding
(RDT&E and Procurement)
2005
2006
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87
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89
19
91
19
93
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2800
2600
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PB05 $M
PB06 $M

Use r / M ission
Size
Payload
Endurance
Air Ve hicle
Inv e ntory
Obje ctiv e
Army, Air Force & SOCOM

Over the Hill
Reconnaissance
Payload Weight
4 lbs
3 ft
4.4 ft
1 lb
EO or IR
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
4 lbs
2.4 ft
3.75 ft
1 lb
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
Weight
Length
Wing Span
SOCOM: 177
Army: 366
SOCOM: 303
Army: 555
80 min
AF: 84
AF: 84
EO or IR
40-60 min
123
1272
4.5 lbs
3 ft
4 ft
1 lb
EO or IR
60-90 min
126
126
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
8 lbs
6 ft
9 ft
2 lbs
EO or IR
60 min
124
148
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
14 lbs
4.2 ft
7.7 ft
4 lbs
EO or IR
3-5 hr
20
Development Project
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
40 lbs
4 ft
10 ft
6 lbs
EO or IR
15 hr
16
Contract - 2 sys, 8 a/v
Raven
Marine Corps
Over the Hill
Reconnaissance
Dragon Eye
Air Force
Force Protection
FPASS
SOCOM
Special Operations
Pointer
SOCOM/USMC
Special Operations
Silver Fox
USMC
Force Protection
Scan Eagle

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User / Mission
Army
Size
Payload
Endurance
Air Vehicle
Inventory
Objective
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
327 lb
11.2 ft
12.8 ft
60 lbs
EO/IR
5 hrs
88
164
Marine Corps
Weight
Length
Suveillance/Recce
Wing Span
Payload Weight
452 lbs
14 ft
17 ft
75 lbs
EO/IR
5 hrs
35
Sustainment
Army
1600 lbs
23 ft
29.2 ft
200 lbs
EO/IR
11.6 hrs
32
Extended Life
24 hrs
62
71
24+ hrs
Congressional Add
Brigade Level
Recce
Shadow (RQ-7)
Pioneer (RQ-2B)
Weight
Length
Division/Corps Level
Wing Span
Recce
Payload Weight
Hunter (RQ-5)
Air Force
Armed Recce
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
2250 lbs
28.7 ft
49 ft
450 lbs (I)
100 lbs (W) each
Weight
Length
Wing Span
Payload Weight
2250 lbs
27 ft
49 ft
450 lbs
EO/IR & SAR

Hellfire
Predator (RQ/MQ-1)
Army
Division/Corps Level
Recce
I-Gnat

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EO/IR & SAR
Prototype Theater UA in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
User / Mission
Air Force
Armed Recce
Predator B (MQ-9)
Prototype
Air Force
Size
10,000 lbs
Weight
36.2 ft
Length
64 ft
Wing Span
Payload Weight Internal: 750 lbs
Each Wing:
Inboard: 1500 lbs
Middle: 350 lbs
Outboard: 150 lbs
Maximum: 3750 lbs
Weight
Length
Persistent High
Wing Span
Altitude Surveillance Payload Weight
Global Hawk (RQ-4A) & Reconnaissance
Prototype

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26,700 lbs
44.4 ft
116.2 ft
1950 lbs
Payload
Endurance
EO/IR & SAR

GBU-12
24+
EO/IR & SAR
24+
UAS Roadmap

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UAS Roadmap (3rd Edition)

Purpose
Stimulate the planning process for U.S. military UAS

development over the period 2005-2030
Assist DoD decision makers in developing a long-range

strategy for UAS development and acquisition
Contribute UAS vectors to the Strategic Planning Guidance and

Quadrennial Defense Review
To identify highest value areas for industry investment and

areas for international cooperation
Planned public release is Summer 2005

In FINAL signature cycle!
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Current UAS
(Section 2)
Major UAS
Predator, Pioneer, Global Hawk, Hunter, Shadow, Fire Scout, Predator B,
Extended Range/Multi-Purpose, J-UCAS, Eagle Eye, Future Combat Systems,
I-Gnat-ER, Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration, Broad Area Maritime
Surveillance
Special Operations (UAS unique to SOCOM)
Neptune, Maverick, Tern, Mako, Snowgoose
Small (mini and micro UAS that can be operated by 1-2 people)
Dragon Eye, FPASS, Pointer, Raven, BATCAM, Scan Eagle, Silver Fox, MAV,
Wasp, Hornet, Organic Air Vehicle-II
Concept Exploration (used to develop new technologies or operating concepts)
Dragonfly, Hummingbird, Peregrine, Cormorant
Unmanned Airships (aerostats and blimps)
Tethered Aerostat Radar System, Joint Land Attack Elevated Netted Sensor,
Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment, Rapidly Elevated Aerostat Platform, High
Altitude Airship, Near Space Maneuvering Vehicle/Ascender
Programmatic Data
Worldwide UAS Proliferation
Foreign UAS development
Export policy

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Requirements
(Section 3)
Requirements, along with the available systems
(Section 2) and the emerging technologies to enable
them (Section 4), are the three foundation stones of
this Roadmap
Identifies current and emerging requirements for
military capabilities that could be addressed by UAS
Supplemented by appendices for some specific
missions and areas of operation (Department of
Homeland Security Appendix, and Support to Military
Operations Appendix)
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Communications
(Appendix C)
Address key UAS functional interfaces that should be accessible

through the GIG
Situational awareness
Vehicle control everything but payloads and weapons
Payload
Product
Control
Weapons
Kinetic (bombs, missiles, etc.)
Non-kinetic (electronic warfare, directed energy, etc.)
Establish minimum communications interoperability standards

required of all DoD UAS programs
Examples:
Weapons security, air vehicle security, payload security, Air Traffic Control
interface
Allowing machine-to-machine sensor tasking, while precluding inadvertent
weapons employment

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Standards
(Appendix E)
Network Standards
Internet Standards
Data Link Standards
Data Standards
Flight Operation Standards
UAS Operation Standards
Process for Selecting Standards

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Standards
(Appendix E)
UAS Airspace Integration-We are starting to define the

standards for UAS operations in National and International
Airspace.
Interoperability Standards-Implementation of STANAG 4586
will be the first step for UAS interoperability between US
and Allied UAS.
We also need to develop standards for payload and
weapons control.
Industry input and participation is critical in helping
develop these standards.

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Airspace Integration Plan

(Appendix F)
Condensed edition of Airspace Integration Plan for Unmanned

Aviation November 2004
Acting USD(AT&L) signed out
Outlines key issues that must be addressed to achieve the
goal of safe, routine use of the National Airspace System by
DoD UAS
Issues
Regulatory
Air traffic, Airworthiness certification, Crew qualifications
Technology
See-and-Avoid; Command, Control and Communications;
Reliability
The Airspace Integration Plan for Unmanned Aviation November 2004
is available at: www.acq.osd.mil/uas
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Homeland Security
(Appendix I)
DHS Defined its capability needs
UAS roles
Border security
Coast Guard and Maritime Missions
Transportation Security
Protection of critical infrastructure
DoD support to DHS is coordinated through the Office of the

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense.
DoD will work closely with DHS in addressing key operational

parameters for UAS including Airspace Integration.

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Summary
UAS Roadmap (3rd Edition) reflects influence of the
Global War on Terror
Increase in demand for
Small UAS capability for force protection
Strike capability
ISR capability
Focus is on standards and integration

Remains the OSD reference document for UAS
Helps industry to focus on OSDs concerns

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Summary
Products for UAS will reach organizations outside of DoD.
DoD needs to focus on data dissemination and cooperative

CONOPS from UAS to our Coalition partners.
In some cases US UAS systems may fit requirement of

Coalition partners, but interoperability is the key.
Other Government organizations will also benefit from UAV

development and use
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Transportation
OSD endorses Family of Systems basis for definition of

Maritime UAS
DoD will continue to optimize UAV use to achieve the best

defense capability in this dynamic technology area

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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

What Is an Unmanned System?

A Unmanned System includes:

Exploitation & Users

UAS vs. UAV

Cleared For Open Publication

UAS in the Maritime Environment

UAS have significant capabilities to meet roles

Cleared For Open Publication

Naval UAS Demonstrations

Upcoming Maritime UAS demonstrations

Cleared For Open Publication

Cleared For Open Publication

UA in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Army, Air Force & SOCOM

Contract - 2 sys, 8 a/v

Cleared For Open Publication

UA in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

EO/IR & SAR

Cleared For Open Publication

EO/IR & SAR

Prototype Theater UA in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Cleared For Open Publication

EO/IR & SAR

EO/IR & SAR

Cleared For Open Publication

UAS Roadmap (3rd Edition)

Stimulate the planning process for U.S. military UAS

Assist DoD decision makers in developing a long-range

Contribute UAS vectors to the Strategic Planning Guidance and

To identify highest value areas for industry investment and

Planned public release is Summer 2005

Cleared For Open Publication

Address key UAS functional interfaces that should be accessible

Establish minimum communications interoperability standards

Cleared For Open Publication

Cleared For Open Publication

UAS Airspace Integration-We are starting to define the

Cleared For Open Publication

Airspace Integration Plan

Condensed edition of Airspace Integration Plan for Unmanned

DHS Defined its capability needs

DoD support to DHS is coordinated through the Office of the

DoD will work closely with DHS in addressing key operational

Cleared For Open Publication

Focus is on standards and integration

Cleared For Open Publication

Products for UAS will reach organizations outside of DoD.

DoD needs to focus on data dissemination and cooperative

In some cases US UAS systems may fit requirement of

Other Government organizations will also benefit from UAV

OSD endorses Family of Systems basis for definition of

DoD will continue to optimize UAV use to achieve the best

Cleared For Open Publication

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