U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve configure satellites before the launch of the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict.
Date Taken: | 08.20.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2017 11:15 |
Photo ID: | 3691686 |
VIRIN: | 170820-M-JO645-773 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 1.09 MB |
Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, US |
Web Views: | 138 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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