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| Silver Fox | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Sensintel Inc. |
TheSensintel Silver Fox UAV is anUnmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can conduct autonomous aerial surveillance imaging. The Silver Fox UAV is designed to provide low cost aerial surveillance imaging and carry sensor payload packages weighing up to four pounds. Video images are transmitted from Silver Fox to a ground station for quick reference. One ground station can simultaneously operate ten units.
The Silver Fox was originally developed by Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR), which was purchased by BAE in 2009.[1] Sensintel Inc. purchased BAE Systems Unmanned Aircraft Programs in June 2013. Raytheon purchased Sensintel in January 2015.[2]
The Silver Fox is a gas-powered unmanned system, weighing about 30 pounds. It can carry electro-optical and infrared sensors, providing full-motion imagery for both day and night operations. The Silver Fox carries small payloads and performs autonomous takeoffs and landings. The Silver Fox UAV supports military operations during intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.[3]
In July 2013, theColombian Air Force bought three Silver Fox UAVs, along with rail launchers, ground control stations, and video systems for each.[4]
Silver Fox drones were deployed to the southern Philippines by the US military, participating in operations in theMoro conflict. At least one Silver Fox was captured byMILF rebels.[5]
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... U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in The Philippines for a training exercise. They brought along an experimental Silver Fox drone ... another UAV went down in Talayan, outside Maguindanao — MILF territory. Rebels claimed they shot it down. A photo posted online was unambiguous: the 'bot in question was another Silver Fox.
