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Applicability of Multirotors in Czech Armed Forces
Applicability of Multirotors in Czech Armed Forces

Author(s): Petr Žárský, Petr Hlavizna, Jakub Hnidka
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Acquisition; Architecture; Concept; Expert Analysis; MINI VTOL UAS project

Summary/Abstract: Authors of the paper present results of research in the area of deployment and operation of multirotors, i.e., autonomous aerial systems with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. Survey of Czech Army experts’ opinions based on the Delphi method points to the significance of MINI VTOL UAS project undertaking – reconnaissance VTOL autonomous aerial system. The conclusion of the analysis is the identification of the primary applications of and requirements for (concept, system, and training) successful deployment of multirotors, with framing of existing issues of technical, acquisition/program and legislative nature, and determination of their importance. The paper also explores experts’ views to the acquisition and operation of multirotors in Czech Army to achieve their full operational potential, certainly available in the future battlefield. Inconsistent architecture of information sharing was identified by experts as one of the most important issues with the highest likelihood of solution in the upcoming years.

  • Issue Year: 31/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 106-120
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Czech