@PatriotZAR:

The below is from a UAV Pilot;

"The Gulma series project was borne by NAF’s vision at Optimizing Local Engineering (OLE), developing aviation technology in Nigeria using 100% Nigerians and within Nigeria as much as possible – Indigenous is the key word. @Crystal Aerospace cleared thoroughly on the wealth of experience of the NAF team working on the Gulma."

Also see below;

"The black camera on board has a tau 640 IR sensor. The drone can operate day and night and has one of the best autopilots on-board. The aircraft was designed by an Air Force team made of 8 PhDs (all trained at Cranfield University UK) plus over 30 Officers with MSc in Aerospace Vehicle design, all from Cranfield University UK. The process from concept to test flight was over 80,000 man hours of work. Guys, let’s learn to appreciate good things"

https://beegeagle./2013/12/18/nigeria-unveil-first-indigenous-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-gulma-designed-and-constructed-by-the-nigerian-air-force/

agaugust:


now this epistle is a master blaster ! nice job @rka1


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We will continue to educate them O!

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[size=16pt]nigerian air force has 3 Gulma drones/UAV all flying...fully operational...more units coming[/size]


"There are 3 Gulmas – Nos. 609, 610 & 611, all functional. Manufacturing is on going as well as improvements and enhancements…its part of every development cycle."

https://beegeagle./2013/12/18/nigeria-unveil-first-indigenous-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-gulma-designed-and-constructed-by-the-nigerian-air-force/





[size=16pt]....rising power of Naija ![/size]


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rka1: @PatriotZAR:

The below is from a UAV Pilot;

"The Gulma series project was borne by NAF’s vision at Optimizing Local Engineering (OLE), developing aviation technology in Nigeria using 100% Nigerians and within Nigeria as much as possible – Indigenous is the key word. @Crystal Aerospace cleared thoroughly on the wealth of experience of the NAF team working on the Gulma."

Also see below;

"The black camera on board has a tau 640 IR sensor. The drone can operate day and night and has one of the best autopilots on-board. The aircraft was designed by an Air Force team made of 8 PhDs (all trained at Cranfield University UK) plus over 30 Officers with MSc in Aerospace Vehicle design, all from Cranfield University UK. The process from concept to test flight was over 80,000 man hours of work. Guys, let’s learn to appreciate good things"

https://beegeagle./2013/12/18/nigeria-unveil-first-indigenous-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-gulma-designed-and-constructed-by-the-nigerian-air-force/

As has been already stated, if all what 8 PhDs could come up with is this, then it's true that the nation's education sector is due for an urgent resuscitation.

You can't get such a crude imitation from a radio shack not to mention a high school science fair!

And while you mentioned the emphasis on 'indigenous' as the key word, is the Cranfield University UK training meant to be ironic?

mojeer678:

As has been already stated, if all what 8 PhDs could come up with is this, then it's true that the nation's education sector is due for an urgent resuscitation.

You can't get such a crude imitation from a radio shack not to mention a high school science fair!

And while you mentioned the emphasis on 'indigenous' as the key word, is the Cranfield University UK training meant to be ironic?

You are not worth responding to. Typical South African, always changing goalposts, olodo.

The Nigerian satellite has four gateways said to
be located in South Africa, China, Italy
and Northern Nigeria. Can gurus in the house please confirm this?

mojeer678:

As has been already stated, if all what 8 PhDs could come up with is this, then it's true that the nation's education sector is due for an urgent resuscitation.

You can't get such a crude imitation from a radio shack not to mention a high school science fair!

And while you mentioned the emphasis on 'indigenous' as the key word, is the Cranfield University UK training meant to be ironic?

dude you just forgot ? south africans have the second dullest brains in the world and i can see clearly that you are one of them


http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=98913

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mojeer678:

As has been already stated, if all what 8 PhDs could come up with is this, then it's true that the nation's education sector is due for an urgent resuscitation.

You can't get such a crude imitation from a radio shack not to mention a high school science fair!

And while you mentioned the emphasis on 'indigenous' as the key word, is the Cranfield University UK training meant to be ironic?

that nigerian PhD team is the first 100% black people technocrats to fully build a drone/UAV in the world.

show us the photos of the technical team behind DENEL's drones and we will find mostly white men there with a few blacks as figure-heads

how many black south africans have PhD degrees ? the whites still rule your countrys economic, finance, and human capital sector

the whites still suck your blood like bed-bugs and they wont stop looting your gold and minerals


those nigerian Phd and MSc team members are also building a nigerian air force new trainer & light warplane called FARAWA aircraft, those guys are part of the team that totally dis-assemble and re-assemble nigerian air force F-7 jet fighters at random...you dont know what nigeria is ?

nigeria is not a dwarf country like swaziland that south africa sourrounds like a piece of cake

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Obrafour: The Nigerian satellite has four gateways said to
be located in South Africa, China, Italy
and Northern Nigeria. Can gurus in the house please confirm this?

No idea.

rka1:

You are not worth responding to. Typical South African, always changing goalposts, olodo.

He is not worth it. If peccavi a retired british soldier is impressed with the capabilities of the drone, then no validation from any other nitwit is required.

Henry120:

He is not worth it. If peccavi a retired british soldier is impressed with the capabilities of the drone, then no validation from any other nitwit is required.

We need no validation from these otondos! No be everything we suppose follow dem dey argue! Onward and forward together ... our way!

Henry120:

He is not worth it. If peccavi a retired british soldier is impressed with the capabilities of the drone, then no validation from any other nitwit is required.

Well said Henry120.

Obrafour: The Nigerian satellite has four gateways said to
be located in South Africa, China, Italy
and Northern Nigeria. Can gurus in the house please confirm this?

sounds weird, never heard of it. cant say T or F.

NaijaPikinGidi:

We need no validation from these otondos! No be everything we suppose follow dem dey argue! Onward and forward together ... our way!

south africans believe every other african country is 90% village where people live with zero technology.

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first and only real black nation to build a world class drone....naija !!!!

Gulma Drone, pride of every black man on planet earth
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agaugust:
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first and only real black nation to build a world class drone....naija !!!!

Gulam Drone, pride of every black man on planet earth
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Yes, indeed this is Gulam drone.

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fresh civil war and military coup breaks out in south sudan...500 dead, africa in trouble again


http://newsonia.com/report/rebels-take-south-sudan-town-bor-after-coup-attempt/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25438671

agaugust:

south africans believe every other african country is 90% village where people live with zero technology.

The truth is, SA is indeed the only country in Africa close to Europe. Ask your fellow citizens.

Fighter Pilot:

The truth is, SA is indeed the only country in Africa close to Europe. Ask your fellow citizens.

we dont argue about that, its common knowledge, about 5 million white men are south african residents and born citizens for over 100 years till today. so we understand.

agaugust:
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fresh civil war and military coup breaks out in south sudan...500 dead, africa in trouble again


http://newsonia.com/report/rebels-take-south-sudan-town-bor-after-coup-attempt/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25438671

and as usual SA will not be involved unless the UN foots the bill. talk about leadership. awon otu buruku

meanwhile, Nigeria still trying to bring peace to Africa even though not appreciated

[size=13pt]US, Nigerian envoys head to war-torn South Sudan[/size]
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/12/us-nigerian-envoys-head-war-torn-south-sudan/


CAR is still waiting for those cowards

Fighter Pilot:

The truth is, SA is indeed the only country in Africa close to Europe.

we know that already. SA has the highest population of european settlers mainly from Netherlands. and please don't tell me about the rainbow ish.

na only you and your people fit chop am

agaugust:

sounds weird, never heard of it. cant say T or F.

That is very true, one of your gateway for Nigcomsat is located in SA.

agaugust:





just like Toyota corolla and camry belong to different categories, Gulma is like a Corolla and Seeker 400 is like a Camry.

nigerian Gulma drone and south african Hungwe drone are both 'Corolla category', they both have almost exactly the same size, shape, and technical specifications of speed,range,altitude,endurance etc.

Gulma is new, and new hardware dont get their full technical details spilled out in one day.

of course Gulma will do the job of a world class drone/UAV as proved from its operational profile, and that gives you an idea of what equipment it carries on board to do those functions below....


Application Areas :

1. Surveillance (Army, Navy, Air Force, Secret Service Intelligence)

2. Policing Operations (Police Force, Road Safety Corp)

3. Disaster Management (Civil Aviation, Airspace Management, Emergency And Disaster Management)

4. Convoy Protection (Presidency, VIPs, XBN, Diplomats)

5. Maritime Patrol (Civil)

6. Pipeline and Powerline Monitoring (Oil & Gas, Nationwide Electricity Grid)

7. Border Patrol (Immigrations And Customs)

8. Forestry/Wildlife (Agriculture & Fire Service)

9. Weather Forecasting (NAMA, NIMET)

10. Telecast (NTA, FRCN)

11. Emerging Uses (Population Census & Nationwide Democratic Elections Monitoring).


SOURCE http://www.badehaerospacecentre.com.ng/#


now above are the eleven different applications of Gulma drone, and that is the best any world class drone can do apart from arming with guns/missiles which can come later.

those eleven functions above will not be performed using some local witchcraft magical mixtures, the eleven can only be done by modern electronic equipment.

did you ever ask seleka rebels how their rifles work ? no, because their rifle does its job of killing south african soldiers.
same with Nigerian Gulma drone, forget about how it works if our air force does not tell you details, because Gulma will do its job of spying on you

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The hungwe was never intended to be a armed drone dude, and judging by the size of the Gulwa it way to small to carry heavy payloads like 30-70kg missiles.

Even if the hungwe is more or less the same as your prototype UAV its still no match for any drone made by Denel. The bateleur drone from SA is considered the premier drone in SA, even when compared to the Seeker which can lock on and fire guided missiles.

Im glade you admitted your drone is still years behind SA's. Now go to your uk university and thank them for your latest 50/50 parnership drone that you claim is world class(my.ass.)

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[size=16pt]NNS Thunder now Africa's longest range blue water Navy warship
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The extremely long-ranged NNS Thunder, capable of handling a voyage of 26,000 kms at ‘economic speeds’, is the only naval ship in Africa today which is able to execute a total circumnavigation of the continent’s 26,000km coastline on one full tank – without the need for refuelling, that is. It underscores her deserved status as an EEZ patrol asset of the highest value in Nigerian naval service.

http://beegeagle./2013/11/20/international-fleet-review-2013-nigerian-navy-ship-nns-thunder-f90-in-australia/


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You really like to lie and twist issues just to prove nothing this was a Nigerian first.

By the way that ship docked in SA and refuelled, stop lying here you fraud aka I live and work in the US.

SA warships including its research ships has done far bigger things then the NNS Thunder could dream of we've been to Antarctica and our navy has even rescued people 10000nm away from home before.

Naai-geria doesnt even have a single research ship that can even sail to Antarctica nor does it have a single research facility outside of that sh.itholes waters.

Your country is pathetic yet it wants to claim sh..it here

agaugust:
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first and only real black nation to build a world class drone....naija !!!!

Gulam Drone, pride of every black man on planet earth
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I love the design of this drone. Impressive from the engineers that built it. We now have 6 home-made UAV's in service.

I was chatting with one of the pilots who manufactured the drone, I was hoping he could tell us(nigerians) more on the development of the EOD (bomb robot), unfortunately he said he could not give any info on the EOD as that wasn't his department.

agaugust:
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fresh civil war and military coup breaks out in south sudan...500 dead, africa in trouble again


http://newsonia.com/report/rebels-take-south-sudan-town-bor-after-coup-attempt/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25438671

Really unfortunate for them. Aljazeera reported that foreign ministry delegation from nigeria were in the country to help mediate in the crisis.

what's d essence of a big brother that cannot assist during times of crisis. Nigeria has once again showed to the Africa continent what it actually means to be called a big brother......

agaugust:
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fresh civil war and military coup breaks out in south sudan...500 dead, africa in trouble again


http://newsonia.com/report/rebels-take-south-sudan-town-bor-after-coup-attempt/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25438671

chris365:

and as usual SA will not be involved unless the UN foots the bill. talk about leadership. awon otu buruku

meanwhile, Nigeria still trying to bring peace to Africa even though not appreciated

[size=13pt]US, Nigerian envoys head to war-torn South Sudan[/size]
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/12/us-nigerian-envoys-head-war-torn-south-sudan/


CAR is still waiting for those cowards

DictatorZAR:
You really like to lie and twist issues just to prove nothing this was a Nigerian first.

By the way that ship docked in SA and refuelled, stop lying here you fraud aka I live and work in the US.

SA warships including its research ships has done far bigger things then the NNS Thunder could dream of we've been to Antarctica and our navy has even rescued people 10000nm away from home before.

Naai-geria doesnt even have a single research ship that can even sail to Antarctica nor does it have a single research facility outside of that sh.itholes waters.

Your country is pathetic yet it wants to claim sh..it here

Mr south African, south Sudan is in crisis. what does ur country have to offer them?

@mojeer678: The UAV project of the NAf and AFIT is way beyond what you just saw.This is just the beginning. You have to first learn to walk before you learn to fly. The Amebo series have some foreign input, but the GULVA birds are %100 Nigerian. Remember that All the countries that today field even armed drones all started with these first steps.

Fighter Pilot:

That is very true, one of your gateway for Nigcomsat is located in SA.

what is this "gateway" all about? Whats the implication of it being in SA?

Fighter Pilot:

That is very true, one of your gateway for Nigcomsat is located in SA.

And you had to type this response without your proof. You mumu no be small.

souldust:

what is this "gateway" all about? Whats the implication of it being in SA?

Most of sub-saharan African countries receive their network from SA. A gateway is a source of network or router in simple language.