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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 in the Age of AI


ASOG Focus Area | News & Information

Source | Patrick Ryan (President, ASOG)

As we move deeper into the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the aviation world is changing faster than any of us expected. AI is reshaping how we train, how we plan, how we process information, and how we communicate. It has become part of our daily workflow,…

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Mental Health and Aviation Culture


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…

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For Sale - SHOTOVER M1

SHOTOVER M1 s/n #5 — 6-Axis Gyro-Stabilized Camera System (Running hours 714hr) 

Complete package with Sony HDC-P50 4K/UHD camera (Running hours : 1062hr) and Fujinon UA46x9.5 UHD lens,Year 2019

The SHOTOVER M1 is a compact, lightweight 6-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal…

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ASOG Desk Editor published an article
SHOTOVER M1 s/n #5 — 6-Axis Gyro-Stabilized Camera System (Running hours 714hr) 
Complete package…
Thursday
Ali asmaeil and Markanthony Sanchez joined Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
Wednesday
Hector Estevez Pomar and Mireille Martine FOCQUET are now friends
Sep 9
Georg J DeCock and Mireille Martine FOCQUET are now friends
Aug 28
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Tactical Feedback in the ISR Community

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…

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Introductions

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.

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Happy Holidays from the ASOG Team!

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…

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