Arcturus upgrades JUMP 15 UAV

Arcturus has upgraded its JUMP 15 vertical-takeoff UAV.

Improvements include a new wing that offers improved endurance and efficiency, according to an Arcturus news release. The UAV's Honda 4-stroke engine now uses fuel injection and can operate at denser altitudes.

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Arcturus has also tested the JUMP 15 with a TASE 200 EO/IR gimbal stabilized sensor. The JUMJ 15 can be prepared and launched within 15 minutes.

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