The Brazilian Air Force reported, in a statement sent to the press advisory group, that a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (ARP) collided with the ground in an uninhabited area on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. “A Remotely Piloted Aircraft ( ARP), from FAB, which is used in missions to support those affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, presented a technical problem during its operation and collided with the ground, in an uninhabited region, this Tuesday (7). “The Air Force informs that the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) will investigate the factors contributing to the aeronautical occurrence.”
Using ARP in RS
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) was using a large RQ-900 remotely piloted aircraft to assist in the rescue of flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul since last Sunday, May 5th. This aircraft, also called Hermes, has a wingspan of 15 meters and can fly at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters, covering a vast area. With its high-definition sensors and laser markers, Hermes was tasked with sending coordinates of flood victims to H-60L Black Hawk helicopters for rescue.
Photo: publicity | Source: Advisory
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