http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard
lots of good info here The Coast Guard is now developing a UAV program which will utilize the MQ-9 Reaper platform for homeland security and search/rescue operations. To support this endeavor, the Coast Guard has partnered with the U.S. Navy and Customs and Border Protection to study existing/emerging UAS capabilities within their respective organizations. As these systems mature, research and operational experience gleaned from this joint effort will enable the Coast Guard to develop its own cutter and land-based UAS capabilities. In 2011, costs per flight hour published by the USCG (for search and rescue missions) were $11,061 for a H-65 helicopter, $14,318 for a H-60 helicopter, $17,886 for a HC-130J turboprop, $15,354 for an HC-144A turboprop, $12,556 for a HU-25D twin turbofan plane, and $4,271 for a 47-foot motor lifeboat. Cost per flight hour to operate the VIP C-37A were $22,600.[49] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/massfire?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
