Welcome to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
ASOG is a global non-profit aircrew association for individuals associated with operating remote-sensors from a manned or unmanned aircraft be it aircrew, manufactures, integrators, trainers and service providers.
We hope you join us and engage your time, experience and capabilities to further this profession and enhance your career. To learn more about ASOG and joining, go to the “About” and “Profession” tabs.
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information, Career Management
Source | Logan Aldrich (ASOG Author)
Mental health… a topic that is taboo in the aviation industry. There is a culture of silence, where the fear of being grounded, getting kicked out of your dream job, and facing peer judgment creates an unsafe environment. Battling pride and ego, engaging with an inefficiently designed system, and—worst of…
ASOG Focus Area | Education & Training
Source | ASOG Education Center
If you're a newly assigned ASO supervisor or you've been given the opportunity to train new Airborne Sensor Operators from scratch, but you're not sure how to get started or organized, here is a good starting point for you to properly…
ASOG Focus Area | Career Management
Source | Michal Sanocki
Over the years, I’ve realised that my professional background has influenced far more than just my work. It has shaped how I live my life.
Motorbike trips are my passion. They give me space to think, reflect, and experience the world in a…
ASOG Focus Area | Training & Education
Source | ASOG Training Center
Whether you're a seasoned Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) or just stepping into the world of airborne missions, choosing your next training course isn’t just about checking a box, it’s about sharpening your edge, staying mission-ready,…
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information
Source | ASOG Desk Editor
We’re proud to welcome Daher Multi‑Mission to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG) community as an ASOG Corporate Supporter.
Daher’s multi‑mission aircraft, renowned for their versatility, rugged design, and…
The Kodiak 900 is displayed on Daher’s AERO Friedrichshafen exhibit stand prior to its European tour.
Friedrichshafen, Germany, April 22, 2026 – The Kodiak 900 is making its European debut at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, underscoring the capabilities of Daher Aircraft’s “go anywhere” Kodiak airplane family in utility operations across Europe.…
Madrid, January 19th 2026 - European Defense Fund´s PRECISE Project Officially Launched to Strengthen European Defence Capabilities in Critical Infrastructure Modelling and Effect Prediction.
Within the project, FlySight will support several core activities related to data collection and validation, as well as the development of methodologies for extracting and reconstructing structural information from…
HAT.tec integrates Lifeseeker to drive unified situational awareness across all units in complex search-and-rescue missions
Cologne, 19 November 2025 - CENTUM and HAT.tec have completed theintegration of CENTUM’s Lifeseeker system into the HAT.tec Mission System, markinga new milestone in airborne Search and Rescue (SAR) technology.
This development allows operators to benefit from Lifeseeker’s unique capability to…
I recently had the privilege of hosting industry leaders from Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Technologies, Boeing, Overwatch Imaging, and RTX for a deep dive into the operational life of an Airborne Sensor Operator aboard the P-8A Poseidon during CAG/NARG 2026. Events like these are critical for bridging the gap between those who develop our hardware and the operators who employ it in the field. Aligning the maritime community’s operational requirements with the capabilities designed by our…
Read more…Hey all!Happy to become apart of this group! What a wealth of resources here.I am current P-8/A Sensor Operator primarily using EO/IR, Radar, and SIGINT payloads for ISR missions.I came here to learn more about what being a ASO can mean beyond my knowledge of it through the US Navy and make connections to people in similar defense areas.
Read more…As we wrap up another exciting year, the Airborne Sensor Operators Group sends our very best wishes to all members, partners, and followers around the globe. May your holidays be filled with joy, rest, and inspiration, and may the New Year bring fresh opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow. We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of networking, knowledge-sharing, and advancing professional aircrew development across the airborne sensor community. Stay safe, stay sharp, and see…
Read more…Hi all, I feel pretty stupid asking this given the complexity of meteorological analysis we need to do every day, but does anyone know how to change your password on this site? Thanks
Read more…Sensor Operator (Low-Time Pilots), Nationwide, USA
NL EASP AIR Trainee and Jr. Mission Sensor Operators, EU
Sensor Operator / IMINT Analyst / SIGINT Analyst, CAE Aviation, EU
VIDEOS - ACCIDENTS & SAFETY TOPICS
(Source: Aviation Safety Network & AOPA Air Safety Institute)
Public input period highlights ongoing divide over foreign drone policy and market access The deadline to submit comments on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) petition for reconsideration regarding DJI’s placement on the agency’s…
ContinueLong-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over…
ContinueThe London-based maritime startup unveils a gyro-stabilized landing pad that recovers VTOL drones on vessels as small as 10 meters in high sea states. WaiV Robotics has launched the first fully automatic landing and takeoff platform for VTOL…
ContinueLoggerhead Ventures leads the round with follow-on from One Planet Capital, fueling AI-powered drones for wind farm maintenance. Perceptual Robotics has secured fresh funding to scale its autonomous wind turbine inspection platform. Loggerhead…
ContinueNew AI-enabled software aims to identify small drone threats earlier and support faster response Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the launch of Prism C-UAS, a new software solution designed to improve…
ContinueNew analysis highlights how shared innovation pipelines are shaping both commercial drone markets and military capabilities A recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is drawing attention to a familiar but increasingly…
ContinueCEO says counter-UAS protections don’t go far enough By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting…
ContinueNew hub aims to speed deployment and improve interoperability across European defense systems A European defense technology company has introduced a new platform designed to help governments find and deploy unmanned systems more quickly.…
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