This research, sponsored by AMC/AA9, utilized a four round Policy Delphi Study to determine the potential utility, benefits, drawbacks and pitfalls of utilizing MQ-9 RPA to perform the airdrop mission. Literature concerning the MQ-9, RPAs, Joint Precision Aerial Delivery Systems, repurposing and rebranding, and Delphi Studies was reviewed. The panel's responses indicate that MQ-9 RPA capabilities should be developed both to support manned airdrop and to conduct small, especially persistent, resupply missions autonomously. RPA airdrop will greatly increase UCCs' freedom of action in elevated or denied threat areas, as well as NBCR environments by removing the risk of loss of manned aircraft or harm to crews.


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    Title :

    Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Performing the Airdrop Mission


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    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    82 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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