International interest in ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems 2006 (PAUS06) is hotting up with many of the world’s leading organisations signed up to exhibit at the only event in Europe this year to feature flying demonstrations of unmanned systems.

Delegates attending the event on July 7 are drawn from industry, government, military and academic organisations from around the world and anyone wishing to register is advised to do so promptly¹ to avoid disappointment.

The demonstrations will feature a range of micro systems from AeroVironment Inc that are deployed by the US Armed Forces, including the Raven which has notched up more than 15,000 sorties for the US Army.

Scenarios illustrating the capability and flexibility of UAVs for defence and civil use will be enacted during the day and will range from surveillance - spotting a ’suspect’ in a crowd - to the use of UAVs for broadcast coverage of sporting events.

One of the stars of the show will be Falco from SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems which is targeted for the medium altitude endurance and tactical UAV markets for optronic and electronic surveillance roles.

SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems are Platinum Sponsors of the event including the gala dinner which will be hosted by Rhodri Morgan, First Minister of the Welsh Assembly Government, in Cardiff Castle.

EADS UK, which is Gold Sponsors of PAUS06, will be exhibiting and participating in the flying demonstrating with a rotary wing system. EADS UK has a long involvement in developing the operations of UAV systems in both the medium altitude long endurance and tactical sectors.

Bob Channon, an independent design engineer, will be demonstrating NITROHAWK, a lightweight and highly manoeuvrable rotary wing UAV which is capable of being carried and operated by a two man team.

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