USS Mahan Using UAV Technology

This is so neat! I just read that the USS Mahan (DDG 72) has an UAV system (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) fully integrated into it's combat systems.

The UAV conducts daily surveillance which the ships intelligence specialists monitor looking for pirate related activities.

I also learned that the UAV can fly in the day or at night, and in a covert or overt posture.

That is very cool technology! It sounds like an extremely high tech version of the remote control helicopter toy called Air Hogs.

If you would like to learn more you may find the full article at http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=42801




Important note:
This photo is NOT from the USS Mahan, it is the USS Saipan. I just wanted to add an image of what an UAV looks like. The USS Mahan may be using a completely different kind.

Photo of UAV on USS Saipan