Rotary-wing UAV Demonstrator: Orka

EADS and Vertivision are working on definition studies for a future Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV programme to meet joint requirements for the French Army and Navy. The current studies cover the feasibility of the UAV system and a demonstration phase including automatic ship deck landing prior to programme launch. The contract was awarded by the French armamant procurement agency DGA in November 2006.

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.
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EADS Deutschland GmbH · 81663 Munich · Germany
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EADS CASA · Ava. de Aragón, 404, 28022 Madrid · Spain