UAV Controller Test

Lockheed Martin completed a series of tests of a centralized controller device for unmanned air and ground vehicles. The defense contractor said it demonstrated control of four different unmanned systems from one centralized control device. The prototype controller consisted of a touch screen laptop computer with a hand controller. Also, several different radio links were demonstrated, including UHF, L-band and wireless broadband. “This test gives us an opportunity to experiment with human factors early in the process to ensure we can deliver an effective and soldier-friendly controller to the warfighter,” said Gene Holleque, director, Combat Maneuver Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. The unmanned systems tested included Honeywell’s Micro Air Vehicle Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), Lockheed Martin’s Silver Fox UAV and Roll Based Operations Architecture robot, and a Lockheed Martin Unmanned Ground Vehicle demonstrator. More