SHERPA
Precision Aerial Delivery System
The most widely trusted family of guided aerial delivery systems
The Sherpa™ Precision Aerial Delivery System (PADS) is a versatile, rugged, and easy to use guided parachute delivery system designed to autonomously deliver cargo from high altitudes and substantial lateral distances to a predetermined, small-area drop zone. The Sherpa™ system is easily integrated with standard container systems used in aerial delivery, and capable of being deployed from fixed and rotary wing cargo delivery aircraft.
Unlike traditional round parachute delivery systems, the Sherpa™ uses a programable HALO/HAHO drogue delay, coupled with a state-of-the-art guidance and navigation control system, to achieve a high-level of landing accuracy without the need for dangerous low-level aircraft flight – enabling cargo delivery in hard to reach areas, outside the reach of typical MANPADS.
MMIST offers two Airborne Guidance Units (AGUs) variants – Ranger and Provider – which can be paired with different ram-air parachute systems, enabling the deployment of cargo from 100 to 7,500 lbs using a single AGU, simplifying asset and spares management.
Applications
Military Operations
Precise and reliable delivery of essential equipment and high-value or critical cargo including food, kit and medical supplies to resupply troops in remote or hostile environments, enhancing military operational efficiency and readiness.
Disaster Relief
Efficient and timely delivery of emergency aid and critical supplies to disaster-stricken areas, operating in unstable conditions where lost or damaged infrastructure renders traditional delivery methods unfeasible.
Humanitarian Response
In conflict zones with limited safe landing areas, the Sherpa™ system’s precise, autonomous flights ensure aid reaches intended recipients, reducing supply risks and minimizing the need for manned aircraft in hazardous environments.
Commercial Logistics
Revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management with streamlined, autonomous delivery methods, supporting commercial cargo delivery and industries such as mining, oil and gas, and remote research applications.
