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As Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) become increasingly
integrated into the battlefield and border security environments, BAI is
uniquely positioned at the forefront of this emerging field, providing
foresight, knowledge, and unparalleled operational experience.
Brandes Associates Inc.’s UAS Solutions Group is one of only a few providers
in the world of system-independent flight operations professionals.
BAI UAS operations experts apply decades of expertise in worldwide military
and border security operations to provide a full spectrum of UAS services and
related products—from initial design assistance and concept of operations
development to real-world flight operations and associated technologies. The
UAS Solutions Group supplies:
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Informed, unbiased knowledge and experience to help
our military and homeland security clients identify and implement the most
appropriate UAS applications for their missions.
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Civilian market integration consultants.
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UAS flight operators and consultants, with U.S.
citizenship and DOD security clearance, experienced in currently fielded
UAS systems.
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Hardware agnostic CONOPS development.
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Training and logistics support.
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Mission Support tools: mission planning, decision
support software, real-time weather displays, web based information sharing
and video/imagery push.
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Technology insertion: standardized mission planning
and decision support tools, sensor enhancements for optical payloads,
lossless digital video compression and storage, low-light and thermal
optical payload solutions (hardware and software).
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UAS
Solutions Group – Customers
Our UAS services on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies have included:
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UTacS - BAI operators and program
logistics personnel provide support for the launch and recovery of UAS air
vehicles in forward deployed locations.
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OSD JUAV JT&E program - BAI operators and subject
matter experts assisted with the development of platform and Service
independent UAS joint tactics, techniques and procedures.
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NSAWC Training - BAI operators and subject matter
experts supported the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center’s (NSAWC) carrier
air wing pre-deployment training syllabus.
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DHS Border Patrol - BAI operators designed the CONOPS
and executed UAS missions for the Department of Homeland Security's highly
successful Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABCI).
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NAS Integration - BAI provided demo flight crews for
New Mexico State University's Congressionally-funded efforts to integrate
UAS's into the National Airspace System.
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