\u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\nMore on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
\u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n For the reasons that Rovery laid out, autonomous weapons might actually present opportunities that could save lives. They could take human error out of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cMost autonomous weapon systems are not yet truly autonomous,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cThere will remain a human in or on the loop to ensure that the decisions that are made rest with the human. Synthetic training is a focus in the defense arena to ensure that all systems are strenuously tested and evaluated. AI and machine learning (ML) will be used to enhance and aid human decision making rather than replace it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the reasons that Rovery laid out, autonomous weapons might actually present opportunities that could save lives. They could take human error out of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n For now the point is largely moot, because we haven\u2019t reached a level of true automation. Even if that level of automation becomes possible, machines still wouldn't \"think\" in the traditional sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMost autonomous weapon systems are not yet truly autonomous,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cThere will remain a human in or on the loop to ensure that the decisions that are made rest with the human. Synthetic training is a focus in the defense arena to ensure that all systems are strenuously tested and evaluated. AI and machine learning (ML) will be used to enhance and aid human decision making rather than replace it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the reasons that Rovery laid out, autonomous weapons might actually present opportunities that could save lives. They could take human error out of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cThere is most definitely a trust issue with regard to a robot going \u2018rogue,\u2019 however forces are putting extensive measures in place to ensure that all safety aspects are covered,\u201d said Melanie Rovery, principal analyst at Jane\u2019s Information Group, the military and aerospace research firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now the point is largely moot, because we haven\u2019t reached a level of true automation. Even if that level of automation becomes possible, machines still wouldn't \"think\" in the traditional sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMost autonomous weapon systems are not yet truly autonomous,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cThere will remain a human in or on the loop to ensure that the decisions that are made rest with the human. Synthetic training is a focus in the defense arena to ensure that all systems are strenuously tested and evaluated. AI and machine learning (ML) will be used to enhance and aid human decision making rather than replace it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the reasons that Rovery laid out, autonomous weapons might actually present opportunities that could save lives. They could take human error out of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\n \u201cThere is most definitely a trust issue with regard to a robot going \u2018rogue,\u2019 however forces are putting extensive measures in place to ensure that all safety aspects are covered,\u201d said Melanie Rovery, principal analyst at Jane\u2019s Information Group, the military and aerospace research firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now the point is largely moot, because we haven\u2019t reached a level of true automation. Even if that level of automation becomes possible, machines still wouldn't \"think\" in the traditional sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMost autonomous weapon systems are not yet truly autonomous,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cThere will remain a human in or on the loop to ensure that the decisions that are made rest with the human. Synthetic training is a focus in the defense arena to ensure that all systems are strenuously tested and evaluated. AI and machine learning (ML) will be used to enhance and aid human decision making rather than replace it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the reasons that Rovery laid out, autonomous weapons might actually present opportunities that could save lives. They could take human error out of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMachines would probably be less likely to turn on their \u2018masters,\u2019\u201d said Blades. \u201cIn fact, the worry from a machine should not be that it turns itself into a killer robot, but a bad actor, from within or outside, could use or program the machine to do much more damage than the person alone could do. In that case, it is more important to establish impenetrable cybersecurity, before worrying about machines possibly becoming self-aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very idea of killer robots is that these automated weapon systems would be free to roam a battlefield. We\u2019re actually decades away from any such technology. It is unlikely that a machine's primary mission would simply be to \"kill everything.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the short term, autonomous weapons could save lives. Sensors, cameras and machine learning can determine a threat. Autonomous weapons could then tell friendly units from the enemy. Those same systems could then allow a machine to better distinguish threats from non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat is why there has been policy in the DoD for many years to fund unmanned aircraft systems<\/a> (UAS) and cybersecurity programs and target them for reductions\u2014if needed\u2014last,\u201d said Blades. \u201cIt is also why we see a major focus on capabilities like manned-unmanned teaming\/loyal wingmen. Of course, UAS aren\u2019t entirely \u2018autonomous,\u2019 but as the years go by, flight and ground systems will become more and more autonomous. Not only does it reduce manpower, it reduces the workload and stress on manned operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of UAS already highlights how we can take out enemy targets without putting our human soldiers in harm\u2019s way. That should serve as proof of concept for the advantages that autonomous weapons systems could provide. In addition, machine learning can help make for quicker decisions\u2014something that is crucial on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are many advantages to autonomous systems. They can help to reduce the cognitive burden on the warfighter,\u201d added Rovery. \u201cLogistics MULEs (or Multi-Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can lighten the load for soldiers by carrying supplies. Combat vehicles can be sent forward before troops to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance. There have been huge advances over the past few years. However, the technology is still in a fairly embryonic stage, with testing and evaluation being key.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looks like for now, killer robots roaming the battlefield isn't happening any time soon.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Killer Robots: How Close are we to AI Weapons Taking Over","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"killer-robots","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/01\/04\/killer-robots\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130208,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-10-10 07:01:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-10 11:01:36","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXCbcKx3ZZw[\/embed]\n\nU.S. Marines<\/a> recently showcased the RQ-20B Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to our Kiwi counterparts.\n\nBased out of the Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, the showcase was part of Joint Assault Signals Company Black.\n\n[in_content post=\"193652\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\"The SUAS provides surveillance, target location, and reconnaissance for ground units and is being employed by the Royal New Zealand Army for exercise Sari Bair,\" according to a statement from the Marines. \"The Marines are with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.\"\n\nWatch the video above to see the RQ-20B Puma in action.\nMore on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
The Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
The Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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![\"Bad](\"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hacker.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
BROWSE BY BRAND
Will Humans Ever Fully Trust a Machine?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Case For Killer Robots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How Close are We?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More on the RQ-20B Puma<\/h3>\nDeveloped by American technology manufacturer AeroVironment<\/a>, the RQ-20B Puma is capable of both ground and water landings.\n\nHere's what AeroVironment had to say about its SUAS:\n\n\"Equipped with both an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) camera and illuminator, Puma AE keeps the operator's 'eyes on target.' While the precision navigation system with secondary GPS insures positional accuracy up to its 20 km range. An optional under wing transit bay easily integrates third party payloads such as communication relay, geo-location, or laser marker to meet the diverse needs of military or civilian applications.\n\n\"Operated from AeroVironment's battle-proven ground control station (GCS)\u2013the same that drives our Raven and Wasp UAS platforms\u2013the GCS allows the operator to control the aircraft manually or program it for GPS-based autonomous navigation. Puma AE can deliver 3.5-plus hours of flight endurance while versatile smart battery options support diverse mission requirements. A provided plug and play power adapter also makes for easy integration of extended endurance options such as solar wings.\"","post_title":"VIDEO: USMC's RQ-20B Puma Unmanned Aerial System Takes Flight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"marines-rq-20b-puma-uas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/10\/10\/marines-rq-20b-puma-uas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130502,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-09-06 09:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 13:00:22","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZbtWN1skkQ[\/embed]\n\nA Texas<\/a> police helicopter captured a gunfight between a suspect and a Department of Public Safety trooper that ended with the suspect's death. Watch the footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"181399\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
The Chase Begins<\/h3>\nCBS affiliate KENS5<\/a> reports that the incident began to unfold on Sunday, Feb. 18 when a DPS trooper pulled over 33-year-old Ernest Montelongo in east Bexar County for an unspecified reason. During the traffic stop, Montelongo allegedly gave the trooper a false name and fled the scene, sparking off a high-speed chase.\n\nThe trooper lost sight of the Chrysler 300 during the chase, prompting him to radio a DPS aircraft crew that he needed help locating the vehicle. A helicopter responded shortly thereafter informing the trooper that the suspect was traveling westbound on I-10.\n\nIn the video above, the helicopter provides the troopers with updates pertaining to Montelongo's location. At one point, the vehicle Montelongo is driving loses a tire.\n\nEventually, troopers catch up to the vehicle as it drives the wrong way up an exit ramp.\n
Texas Police Helicopter Captures Shooting<\/h3>\nAs the DPS vehicle catches up with Montelongo's car, his driver's side door opens. The police helicopter then warns the troopers that Montelongo was reaching for something under the floorboard.\n\n\"He's under the floorboard guys. Be careful. Be careful,\" the DPS pilot says.\n\nA second DPS vehicle blocks Montelongo's vehicle from oncoming traffic.\n\nThat's when Montelongo gets out of his car, raises a gun and fires it at a trooper, shooting him in the arm. Another trooper returns fire, striking Montelongo.\n\nA trooper can then be seen running over and tying a tourniquet onto the wounded trooper's right arm. That trooper was transported to an area hospital in the DPS helicopter and survived, KSAT<\/a> reported.\n\nMontelongo died of his injuries at San Antonio Military Medical Center the next day.","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Police Helicopter Captures Fatal Gunfight with Suspect","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-police-helicopter-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/09\/06\/texas-police-helicopter-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":130712,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-08-10 09:00:43","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-10 13:00:43","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TvWL5viXRY8[\/embed]\n\nA Florida cow herd \u2014yes, a cow herd\u2014corralled a fleeing car thief right into the handcuffs of police the other day. Watch it all go down in the aerial footage above.\n\n[in_content post=\"196126\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Car Chase<\/h3>\nThe Orlando Sentinel<\/em><\/a> says the incident began when police in Sanford spotted a white Subaru with a stolen tag. Inside the vehicle were Jennifer Anne Kaufman, 46; Erin Leigh Thomas, 38; and Jamie Michael Young, 46.\n\nThe officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it kept going. Spike strips were used in an effort to end the chase, to no avail.\n\nEventually, the Subaru crashed into a ditch on the corner of Celery Avenue and Sipes Avenue, right next to a cow pasture. According to WKMG<\/a>, Kaufman and Young bolted from the vehicle. Young, the driver, ran to the east, while Kaufman hightailed it toward a pasture to the south. A third person stayed inside the vehicle and was arrested.\n
Florida Cow Herd Saves The Day<\/h3>\nYoung was discovered hiding in bushes by a Sanford police K9 and quickly apprehended. Kaufman, however, had inadvertently wandered into the turf of a cow herd, who were apparently none-too-pleased with her presence.\n\nIn the video above, Kaufman can be seen being chased by the herd of around 20 cows. Eventually, the cows chase her to a fence, where Sanford police are waiting to put her in handcuffs.\n\nRichard Kondracki, who owns the property and cattle, said his cows have never acted aggressively before.\n\n\"I think they didn't realize who they were,\" he said. \"They panicked. The cows were nervous. That would make me panic \u2014 if all those big cows come running at you. They didn't know them. They don't know if they're there to hurt them, or steal one of the babies.\"\n\n\"You don't want to mess with it \u2014 any animal, whether it's a cow, an elephant or a cat. You don't mess with the babies,\" Kondracki added.\n\nOfficers discovered 1.3 grams of cocaine, a pipe burnt, two spoons and two clear-colored needles in the Subaru. Kaufman and Young have been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, trespassing and petty theft.","post_title":"VIDEO: Florida Cow Herd Corrals Fleeing Car Thief for Police","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:20:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/10\/florida-cow-herd-arrest-thief\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131180,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-14 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-14 13:00:25","post_content":"\n\nThe U.S. Army<\/a> isn't generally in the habit of doing things small, so when we saw that the service planned on buying 61 Black Hornet III small unmanned aerial systems, or SUASs, from FLIR, we took notice.\n\n[in_content post=\"170034\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n
Black Hornet III Features<\/h3>\nAn Army news release<\/a> says that the Black Hornet III weighs less than two ounces. Since Soldiers already carry a ton of gear, reducing their load is a top priority. As far as other features are concerned, the Black Hornet III is capable of flying a distance of up to two kilometers. It can remain in the air for 25 minutes. The system can take color photographs and videos simultaneously. It's also equipped with thermal imaging, meaning it's night vision-capable.\n\nAdditionally, the Black Hornet III comes with a docking station to charge its batteries. When the Black Hornet III is in the air, another battery can be charged for when it returns. The system also comes with a monitor which is the size of a tablet computer. When you combine the weight of the SUAS, docking station and monitor, you're still looking at less than three pounds overall.\n\nAll the commands and data sent between the Soldier and Black Hornet III are encrypted in order to ward off possible hackers.\n\nThe Black Hornet III is also quiet. So quiet, in fact, that Capt. WaiWah Ellison, the assistant program manager for Soldier Borne Sensors at PEO Soldier, said one Soldier didn't even notice that the SUAS was flying just a few feet behind him during recent testing at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In addition, its grey paint also gives it the ability to blend into the forest or jungles. Even if it's seen, it could be mistaken for a small bird or large insect, the Army news release says.\n
Uses and Delivery<\/h3>\nIn terms of possible uses, the Black Hornet III is designed to give Soldiers a quick look at what's immediately ahead of them. So if they want to see what's just over a hill or on the other side of a building or wall, they'd use the Black Hornet III. It's not meant for long-term surveillance operations.\n\nEllison said 57 of the 61 Black Hornet III SUASs will be fielded to an unidentified infantry brigade combat team by the third quarter of next year.\n
Testing<\/h3>\nEllison added that the Black Hornet III underwent lab testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and Natick in Massachusetts earlier this year. In late January, Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division put it through its paces at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. The feedback was largely positive, with Soldiers praising its reliability, technical efficiency and ease of use.\n\nIt takes around 16 hours to train a Soldier how to pilot the Black Hornet III, Ellison said. To fly it, you hold it in your hand and rotate it 90 degrees one way, then 90 degrees the other way. This activates the system and gets the rotor spinning. You then turn on the monitor and acquire a GPS signal. The whole operation, from turning it on to flight, takes just over a minute.\n\nMore Black Hornet III testing will take place in October at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, by Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.\n\nEllison said the Army is also looking at other SUAS systems, including models from AeroVironment and InstantEye Robotics.","post_title":"US Army's New Black Hornet III UAS Weighs Just 2 Ounces","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"black-hornet-iii-uas-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:21:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/14\/black-hornet-iii-uas-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
