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“Pocket Drones: U.S. Army Developing Tiny Surveillance Tools for the Next Big War”
by The Washington Times   
July 28th, 2014

Army to test next generation nano drone PD-100 Black Hornet. Photo via Youtube 

Army to test next generation nano drone PD-100 Black Hornet. Photo via Youtube

By Douglas Ernst

Future U.S. Army soldiers sent into combat may have a brand new tool at their disposal: the pocket drone.

The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Massachusetts is developing a “pocket-sized aerial surveillance device” for soldiers assigned to small units in dangerous environments.

When the Army’s efforts come to fruition, the Cargo Pocket Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance program will provide dismounted troops with real-time surveillance of threats in their environment.

“The Cargo Pocket ISR is a true example of an applied systems approach for developing new Soldier capabilities,” said Dr. Laurel Allender, acting NSRDEC technical director, Army.mil reported July 21.

“It provides an integrated capability for the soldier and small unit for increased situational awareness and understanding with negligible impact on soldier load and agility.”

A British soldier holds Prox Dynamics’ PD-100 Black Hornet, a palm-sized miniature.

The pocket drone will be required to meet the Army’s digital security standards, fly in low-light operations and successfully maneuver indoors, Army.mil reported.
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