SIG Sauer Advanced Concepts Shows SPINE Drone Payload Mount at AUSA

At AUSA 26, SIG SAUER's new Advanced Concepts business unit showed SPINE, a quick-attach mount for payloads on small drones, according to Soldier Systems Daily.

Key points

• Name: SPINE stands for Smart Payload Interface for Next-Gen Equipment.
• What it is: A patented, modular quick-attachment system for small unmanned aerial systems that carries both data and power, with the post listing power at up to 300 a.
• Mounting: It can sit on the top or bottom of a drone and is meant for sensors, effectors and future capabilities.
• Locking: The connector clips in and uses tension and pressure locking, plus a cam lock that takes out vibration.

Quick take

Soldier Systems Daily says SIG did its homework and calls the connector an improvement over the traditional arrowhead design. The outlet reports the mount stays tight even in a crash and that weapon recoil is not a problem with this design. The post is filed under the site's Advertiser category.

Read the full story at Soldier Systems Daily.