RCAT Systems
812 Asbury St.
San Jose, Ca 95126

San Jose, CA, December 9th, 2003 - RCAT Systems announced its RCATS telemetry unit provided real-time flight-critical payload data to operators of the APV-3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) during an eight-hour autonomous flight over California’s Central Valley.

The APV-3 UAV is a 55-pound flight vehicle used for a wide variety of applications. It is manufactured by RnR Products of Milpitas, CA (www.rnrproducts.com), as a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]. Lockheed Martin is currently integrating the APV-3 UAV into SeaTALONTM, a rapidly deployable multi-mission detection and tracking system for the littoral battlespace.

As the APV-3 UAV flew with its onboard generator and batteries providing power to its control electronics, RCAT Systems was able to provide real-time telemetry to monitor the APV-3’s vital payload, electronics and overall health.

The RCATS telemetry system, as installed in the APV-3, features real-time data acquisition of airspeed, altitude, engine speed, temperatures, voltages, g-forces, and electrical current. Transmitted data is instantly displayed and recorded on the RCATS virtual instrument panel on a laptop or PC. “The RCATS unit was a vital part of the APV-3 project, providing us with critical data. Having the real-time voltage measurements and engine information allowed us to select an optimum flight envelope to ensure a successful mission,” said Richard Spicer of the Milpitas based RnR Products. “We were pleased to work with RnR and Lockheed Martin on this exciting project. The eight-hour flight highlights the versatility and reliability of the compact RCATS device,” said Michael Luvara, President of RCAT Systems.

At its core, the 1.25-ounce, 11-channel processor is lightweight and compact, measuring a mere 3.2”x1.625”x.75”. All-up system weight, including transmitter, external sensors, and batteries, is typically less than eight ounces.

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