Operationalizing MQ-9B AEW also enables a greatly reduced crew. In general, UAS already have lower manpower requirements, and with General Atomics' Quadratix software ecosystem, the AEW mission package offers users the latest advancements in autonomy, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) – all of which translate to new levels of capability and efficiency, including:

Autonomous operations with humans in the loop
A streamlined user experience between flight and sensor controls
Sensor fusion technology allowing a single operator to manage the entire sensor suite
AI-powered target recognition alerting operators to anomalies or tracks of interest

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B STOL transforms AEW into a more expeditionary capability, operating from remote locations at sea or on land, including:

Naval carrier decks
Shorter land-based runways
Unimproved or semi-improved airstrips