3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points

A battlefield improvisation has given US Army crews a 3D-printed device for unmanned aerial system (UAS) that replaces traditional periscopes, enabling reconnaissance from inside armored vehicles.

The UAS Protection System (UPS) is designed to allow troops to operate drones from inside the vehicle by integrating into the periscope port, reducing the need to dismount during operations.

Army Cpt. Jonathan Price and Sgt. 1st Class Scott Kibby invented the system to give soldiers a more accessible tool that reduces exposure while maintaining situational awareness.

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