The Raven unmanned aircraft is a 4.2-pound, backpackable...

AeroVironment, Inc. Receives $14.8 Million Order for Digital Raven Retrofit Kits 

The Raven unmanned aircraft is a 4.2-pound, backpackable, hand-launched sensor platform that provides day and night, real-time video imagery for "over the hill" and "around the corner" reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of tactical units. (Photo: Business Wire) 

The Raven unmanned aircraft is a 4.2-pound, backpackable, hand-launched sensor platform that provides day and night, real-time video imagery for "over the hill" and "around the corner" reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of tactical units. U.S. armed forces use Raven systems extensively for missions such as base security, route reconnaissance, mission planning and force protection. Each Raven system typically consists of three aircraft, two ground control stations and spares. 

In addition to the Raven system, AeroVironment's small UAS include Puma™ and Wasp™, which are also hand-launched and controlled by AeroVironment's hand-held ground control station. Each aircraft in 

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