Mini Unmanned Air Vehicle (MUAV)

Request information regarding current innovations toward increased loiter time and imagery payloads for a MUAV which is man-portable and clandestine at the AGL of 500 to 1500 ft. The AF Special Operations Forces are in need of persistent surveillance during operations that have minimal National ISR assistance through national assets for this extended time. Vehicle must be modular and man portable. Sensor payload to include but not limited to EO and IR for day and night operations. Current communication devices (data link) are analog but looking to transition to digital technology. Payload package expected not to exceed 10 lbs. Propulsion plant limitations of current battery technology require team to look into ICE and heavy fuel engines or a Hybrid of battery/fuel cell/ICE. Team only has a small budget and a limited time frame for this project. Must have product completed prior to 1 September 2007. We are not looking for companies to design and build but only information on current technologies that we can integrate into project.