The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (sometimes called Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, one component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) primarily for the United States Air Force (USAF).

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Dec 1, 2016 · The Protector unmanned aircraft, also known as ‘Certifiable Predator B’ has successfully undertaken its first flight in the United States. General Atomics modified the Reaper platform into the so-called ‘certifiable Predator B’ in order to make it compliant with European flight regulations to get more sales by European countries.

Aug 24, 2018 · Development of the Certifiable Predator B (CPB) variant began in 2012. An armed variant of SkyGuardian aircraft was selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the Royal Air Force’s Protector programme in July 2016.

This updated briefing provides a critical overview of the UK’s next generation armed drone / unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Protector, beginning by considering the reasons behind its acquisition and its core capabilities.

Sep 10, 2021 · It is set to replace the RAF’s fleet of regular MQ-9 Reapers. RAF claims the Protector is a MALE (medium-altitude long-endurance) drone of the next generation, offering …

Jul 13, 2016 · The Ministry of Defence has selected the Certifiable Predator B UAV, with some modifications, as part of its Protector drone programme.

Sep 8, 2016 · GA-ASI is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to design, develop, and produce CPB, a variant of its Predator B RPA that is fully compliant with NATO’s UAV SYSTEM AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS (defined in STANAG 4671) and, through work with the UK, also is compliant with UK’s DEFSTAN 00-970.

Sep 28, 2020 · MQ-9B is provisioned for the GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid System (DAAS) to enhance safety of operations in civil and military airspace. The MQ-9B is built for adverse-weather performance with lightning protection, a damage tolerant airframe, and a de-icing system.

How is Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations using the Predator B to perform missions? Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guards nearly 7,000 miles of U.S. land border and 2,000 miles of coastal waters surrounding Florida, Texas, and Southern California.