Blimp in a BOX ISR System

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1 Blimp in a BOX ISR System KINGFISHER Helium Aerostat Capabilities: Ÿ Days-duration flight time Ÿ Durable, puncture and tear resistant Ÿ 1,000 ft. / 300 meter operating altitude AGL Ÿ Large selection of payloads; cameras, communications Ÿ Tactical deployment, mobile ops, COPs, FOBs LAUNCHER Self-contained Capabilities: Ÿ Setup to altitude in 20 minutes Ÿ Recover in 6 minutes Ÿ 7 Day load-out Ÿ Large battery capacity Ÿ Single ISR operator, 2-3 for launch, recover, moor CAMERA PAYLOAD Highly-stabilized Capabilities: Ÿ Day+Night (thermal) sensors Ÿ Near all-weather capable Ÿ 4km detection range Ÿ Simple to operate

2 BIB TM Persistent Aerial Platform Designed for military aerial surveillance The BiB aerostat can operate in difficult environments ranging from high-winds to high-altitudes. The BiB s ability to fly in extreme conditions allows you to be mission-ready and able to fly when blimps, other types of tethered balloons and many UAS airframes are grounded. The BiB leverages wind velocity into line tension. As wind speed increases, the amount of pull on the tether line also increases. The tension on the main tether provides stability to the payload. Aerostat Surveillance Situational Awareness Communications Research Operate up to 48 hours continuously (15 minute Helium replenishment cycle) Highly mobile aerial platform (open sky; drag the aerostat behind a vehicle or ship) Reliable and durable with high-availability for mission deployment Low operating costs. Helium is the primary consumable Deployed from ships, ATVs, pickup trucks, police cruisers, emergency command vehicles, man-portable teams, HMMWVs

3 Blimp in a Box Launcher Flexibility Commercial air-freight: 8x4x6 at 1000lbs (no cyl.) Extending arms detach and fit in Helium bay Sling load or Fork lift Load onto M1101/2 or cargo HMMWV Expandable to (10) Helium tank storage (same footprint) Small crew size (2 nominal, 3 in high winds) Rapid inflation: 7 minutes, deflation blower: 10 minutes Outriggers for controlling aerostat during ground operations Operation from batteries, recharge from small genset (fully automatic diesel) Rapid inflation and storage case. (inflate directly from case)

4 Specifications BiB 250 Aerostat Payload Performance Daylight: 3+km human detection range, 4+km vehicle detection range Darkness: 3+km human detection range, 5+km vehicle detection range Highly-stable gimbal provides vibration-free video at maximum distance Pressurized enclosure for operation in harsh environments Dual Sensor Gyro-Stabilized Camera: EO+LWIR Electro Mechanical Field of Regard LOS Report Accuracy Angular Velocity LWIR Sensor Spectral Range Detector Daylight Sensor 3 Gimbal Gyro Stabilized Azimuth: 360 x N (continuos) Elevation: +10 to mRAD (1a) Azimuth: 60 / Sec (max) Elevation: 60 / Sec (max) 3rd generation, FPA insb μm 640 X 512 pixels InSb (uncooled) Continuous optical zoom x 7x x.43 High resolution color CCD Continuous optical zoom x 10x x.45 Physical Characteristics Weight Dimensions Gimbal: 3kg (6.6lbs) Integrated weight: 5kg 178mm (diameter), 274mm (height)

5 Specifications BiB 300 Aerostat Payload Performance Daylight: 6+km human detection range, 8+km vehicle detection range Darkness: 4+km human detection range, 6+km vehicle detection range Highly-stable gimbal provides vibration-free video at maximum distance Pressurized enclosure for operation in harsh environments Proven technology and design with thousands of flight hours Three Sensor Gimbal: EO+MWIR+Laser Range Finder Electro Mechanical Field of Regard LOS Report Accuracy Angular Velocity 3 Gimbal Gyro Stabilized Azimuth: 360 x N (continuos) Elevation: +35 to mRAD (1a) Azimuth: 60 / Sec (max) Elevation: 60 / Sec (max) MWIR Sensor Spectral Range Detector Cooler Daylight Sensor μm FPA 480 X 384 pixels InSb (cooled Focal Plane Array) Continuous optical zoom x 12.5x, 275mm 21.8 x x x.43 Closed cycle cooler High resolution color CCD Continuous optical zoom x 24x 40 x x1.4.6 x.45 Physical Characteristics Weight Dimensions 10kg (22lbs) 240mm (diameter), 350mm (height)

6 BiB 250 Blimp in a Box Specs BiB 250: FOB Jacksonville, Florida Dual sensor gimbal, Electro-optical (daylight) + LWIR Thermal One-year warranty and technical support Flight markers; strobes, pendants, for FAA certification FAR101 3-days factory training or fully functional training system (OCONUS kit) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS BiB aerostat Item Standard Equipment K15N model Kingfisher aerostat. 15 feet in diameter constructed as 2-ply with external shell of 250 knot rated parachute Nylon and inner bladder of 4 mil clear Polyurethane. Nominal lift at sea level is 50 pounds. Spare bladder is included. Launcher System Auto-line leveling winch with electrical slip ring. 1,000 pound torque at 160 feet per minute line speed. Storage for (6) Helium bottles (K-size, customer supplied). 850 feet of powered tether at 2,000 pound max break strength. Honda 2000i generator, (2) deep cycle batteries and 24Vdc automatic charger. Camera ground control station Portable laptop ground control station with 72 hour Digital Video Recorder and Hall-effect joystick. Aerostat recovery device Automated GPS or Barometric deflation device (FAA approved) Item Optional Equipment Price BiB 300 upgrade Longer range camera sensors, Laser Range Finder, K16N-HC aerostat, (10) HE tank expansion rack Helium tank expansion Storage for additional (4) Helium bottles Automatic Diesel Genset Mil-spec, multi-fuel, 28vdc generator. Auto start, auto shutdown