Applications

* GSAR - The ground search and rescue teams have a very tough job. They are made up of dedicated, hardworking people who give up their weekends, nights and quality time with their loved ones to go out and help others in trouble. The civilian teams must deal not only with difficult terrain, environmental conditions but are also limited by the tools available to them. Much of the equipment is donated by military, often 20+ years old and bought and paid for by volunteers out of pocket.
Many GSAR volunteers already already own 37mm launchers for signaling. A reliable, affordable system that would allow teams to see over hazardous terrain would improve sector coverage, lead to faster rescues with less danger to the search team.

* HRT - Most jurisdictions do not have dedicated hostage rescue teams. SWAT teams are responsible for everything from high-risk search warrant execution to hostage rescue to event standby to dealing with riot situations. The SWAT teams already have 37mm and 40mm launchers and are well trained in their use. A system such as this could make the job easier and safer for SWAT teams as well as for those they serve.

* Military - Given the cost and ease of deployment the concept behind this system can hopefully be used to help save the lives of American men and women serving our country. The military already deploys 40mm launchers for a variety of rounds. Giving the ground troops an ability to instantly get an overhead view without the need for calling in drones, helicopters or fixed wing support. This may be useful for helping spot IEDs from a greater distance.

* Hobbyists - This is a great platform for DIY community that loves taking high altitude pictures, build rockets, launchable platforms, and arduino projects

* Private Contractors - In today complex world the private contractors are often doing force protection duties and fighting along side our troops. The contractors float in the gray world between civilian and military. They are asked to do the job of military with many of the same constraints and limitations faced by civilians. Few private companies have rotary wing support, and not a single company is fielding its own drones or satellites for real time battlefield intelligence.

* Riot Situations - In todays society riots often develop quickly with rioters organizing and communicating quickly via social networks. Police forces don't have real time intelligence to gauge the size, intentions or how armed the rioters are. The riot responders already have have 37mm and 40mm launchers for tear gas and rubber button dispersion. Having a launchable camera system will enable real time surveillance, allow for an appropriate and measured response and will be stealthier than rotary wing aircraft.

* Maritime Operations - Ability to arc a camera over a ship and observe onboard activity prior to boarding/search while maintaining a standoff distance.

* Urban/Disaster Rescue - During disaster rescue minutes are like a lifetime. A small portable system can help rescuers quickly spot survivors or identify likely locations where survivors may be trapped

* Surveillance - One of the variants being developed is well suited for surveillance/on-station operation. The camera package is equipped with numerous tangle lines instead of streamer.
The intent is to have the camera package to be inserted at a higher velocity and to get tangled in tree branches, brush etc near the point of interest. Due to subsonic velocities the camera package is very stealthy and quiet in flight.