According to information published by the U.S. DoD on March 2, 2022, the Navy is working to develop a new mine countermeasure (MCM) sensor suite for the MQ-8C Fire Scout that will enable the unmanned helicopter to detect and localize mines and obstacles on land and at sea.
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The MQ-8 Fire Scout, with mass shapes attached, conducts low airspeed flying qualities testing (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
The MQ-8 Fire Scout, with mass shapes attached, conducts low airspeed flying qualities testing (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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