Brochure

MQ-8B Fire Scout.
AVC-VPX-3006
Embedded Training, imaging, digital
mapping, and terrain visualization
RES-110
Rugged managed Gigabit
Ethernet switch
AVC-cPCI-3008
Real time, high-capacity aircraft
data acquisition and processing
Sensor Processing &
Sensor Management
Live video, IR, radar and other
sensors. Controls cameras,
antennas, mine detection and
other inputs.
Mission Control
Responsible for
autonomous functions
Flight Control
Manages avionics and
flight functions
Vehicle Management
Monitors and regulates vehicle
The Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is an excellent example of a platform
using several of our rugged subsystems. In this case, the prime contractor,
Northrop Grumman, assigned GE the task of developing the UAV’s Vehicle
Management Computer (VMC), Payload Interface Unit, Controller Area Network
Bus Hub and Imaging Control Unit. The VMC is responsible for supervising
the many other subsystems onboard. The Fire Scout is in production for the
U.S. Navy and units are planned for the US Army and Coast Guard.