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History
The AeroVironment Wasp AE (All Environment) was developed from, and as a redesign of the previously in service AeroVironment Wasp III and released in 2012. As part of this

RQ-12A AV Wasp AE
The RQ-12A is a fixed wing hand launched UAS under 1.3 kg in weight with a two-axis EO gimbal. The Wasp AE can land in confined areas using its deep-stall landing technique, where the aircraft turns over onto to its back to protect its gimbal, and performs a deep stall over the landing area and floats to the ground, using the wings to create drag.

General

 * Crew: Zero
 * Payload: Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Two-axis ISR gimbal (belly-mounted)
 * Length: 1.5 m
 * Wingspan: 1.2 m
 * Weight: <1.3 kg
 * Motor: 1 x Electric Motor (nose mounted)
 * Propeller:

Performance

 * Maximum Speed
 * Cruise Speed
 * Altitude:
 * Maximum Wind Tolerance:

Current Operators
🇦🇺 Australia:

USMC: