DENVER, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today
announced the release of its new TASE250 optical payload system for
small UAS (unmanned aerial system) applications. The TASE250 is
part of the company's existing TASE family of payloads that are
operationally proven, having flown hundreds of thousands of hours
in the harshest of unmanned military environments.
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At just 5.5 inches in diameter, the TASE250 meets the smaller
SWaP (size, weight and power) requirements of the U.S. Department
of Defense (DoD) and foreign militaries, as well as those of
high-end civilian UAS customers. This lightweight, high-performance
camera is designed for the DoD Group 1 (up to 20 lbs.) and
Group 2 (21-55 lbs.) unmanned segments. The TASE250 provides both
longwave infrared (LWIR) and visible imaging solutions, giving
operators improved situational awareness in day and night, an
all-digital imaging chain for maximized processing capability and
an optimized lens design for enhanced object recognition.
Integrated into this system is on-board video processing with
image stabilization, overlays, picture in picture (PIP) and
enhancement capability. An on-board GPS/INS with integrated geo
pointing and ViewPoint tactical PED (processing, exploitation and
dissemination) provides operators the ability to multitask, record
and disseminate critical data for use at their fingertips. The
TASE250 also includes an optional laser pointer.
"Evolving mission needs require evolving payloads. With the
TASE250, military and civilian users now have field-proven imaging
capabilities in the smaller size and weight demanded by the new
missions," said Kevin Raftery, vice
president and GM of UTC Aerospace Systems' Airborne ISR business.
"Smaller size and weight means these systems can be deployed at
lower altitudes and from a variety of platforms."
The TASE250 will be showcased at AUVSI's Xponential April 30 – May 3,
2018. For more information, stop by the UTC Aerospace
Systems booth #3815 or visit
http://www.cloudcaptech.com/products/tase-imaging-payloads/.
About UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of
technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC
Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated
systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries,
supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utcaerospacesystems.com
or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
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