Vanguard Magazine

The Canadian Armed Forces are well-practiced and reliable at delivering traditional kinetic effects with munitions at the sharp end of the force. But today munitions alone are not al- ways suitable, or enough. More and more often a non-kinetic effect, such as an influence campaign or a cyber activity, may be a more desirable option either as stand-alone action or in combi- nation with traditional munitions options. We've witnessed such non-munitions effects employed in the annexation of Crimea by "The CAF constantly seeks to improve itself and so for several years has been implementing concepts and ideas that turn out to be strong starting points for a Joint Targeting enterprise." www.vanguardcanada.com JUNE/JULY 2017 19 JoInt TArGETING J Russian. Russia used a combination of traditional ground troop move- ment, cyber methods and informa- tion operations to shape interna- tional perceptions and influence its adversaries. While the world is unpredictable from a geopolitical perspective, the- atres of operations are also more complex than ever because of the unrelenting propagation of data and communications technologies and how they enable adversaries. It is well accepted now that these tech- nologies can make it difficult to re- solve an operational picture and take action, but what is less known is how these very same technologies also of- fer the opportunity to find and stay one step ahead. As a Joint Targeting capability is systematically established, the Defence Science and Technology community is poised to ensure big data and machine learning algorithms provide the CAF with non-munitions options and valuable data mining tools for intelligence production. Big data refers to the volume, velocity or variety of data that is diverse, fast-changing and typically too big for conventional ana- lytic means to make any real sense of it. Big data comes in almost any type of structured or unstructured format: geospatial, audio, Product showcase Enterprises, including Public Safety and government entities, can transform their operations using affordable and easy-to-use drones for aerial imaging, with the introduction of DJI's new Ma- trice 200 drone series. These innovative drones are purpose-built for professionals to use in aerial inspections and data collection. The M200 series, available for pre-order from Gap Wireless, fea- tures advanced sensors that can be used in various combinations to reliably and safely tackle complex tasks such as search-and- rescue missions, infrastructure inspections, land surveying and more. Equipped with both an aerial zoom and thermal camera, first responders can now quickly locate missing people in remote areas and plan the safest approach path. The M200 series offers DJI's first upward-facing gimbal mount, enabling inspection of the undersides of bridges, towers and other structures. M200 drones feature a weather/water-resistant body – ideal for field operations – that folds for easy carrying and set-up. With a dual-battery set-up, M200 drones can fly for up to 35 minutes with a mounted camera. The drones are compatible with DJI's powerful X4S and X5S cameras, as well as the high-powered Z30 zoom camera and the XT camera for thermal imaging. A forward- facing first-person view camera enables a pilot and a camera op- erator to monitor separate images on dual controllers. Safety features include obstacle avoidance sensors facing for- ward, up and down, as well as DJI AirSense, a built-in ADS-B receiv- er for advisory traffic information from nearby unmanned aircraft. The M200 series includes standard and pro versions including: • Standard M200 equipped with one downward-facing gimbal mount; • M210 that opens up for multiple payload configurations including one single downward-facing gimbal mount and two parallel down- ward-facing, or one upward-facing, gimbal mount(s); • M210 RTK available with D-RTK modules for centimeter-precision navigation. For flight management, in addition to the DJI GO 4 app, the M200 series supports the new DJI Pilot app that's specifically designed for enterprise users, optimizing user experience and flight performance. The DJI Matrice 200 series is truly breakthrough technology designed for professionals using drones for more precise, efficient and safe aerial data collection. To learn more about how your enterprise can transform inspection operations with the DJI M200 series, click here. Gap Wireless works with industry-recognized vendors to stock and distribute thousands of wireless infrastructure, Test & Measurement products, and offers a suite of hardware and value-added services for the UAV (Drone) market. Serving carriers and contractors throughout North America, Gap Wireless also provides value-added technical/engineering services. DJI M200 SeRIeS DRoneS DeSIgneD foR enTeRpRISe ApplIcATIonS

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