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
Source | Police Aviation Conference Europe
The team at Police Aviation Conference (PAvCon) Europe is exploring the development of an online forum for the European airborne community — a dedicated space for professionals and units to connect, share knowledge and discuss the issues that matter most to…
By George DeCock
18 October 2026
Special Mission Aviation media rightly celebrates its pilots and their cutting-edge aircraft. But there is another vital player in the success of modern airborne missions: the Multi-Mission Airborne Sensor Operator…
Hello ASOG community,
For airborne sensor operators and data technicians handling raw survey flightlines, getting from raw trajectories and point…
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information
Source | ASOG Desk Editor
Our members often surface resources that sharpen our understanding of our profession. In this case the electromagnetic space and the tactical realities faced by aircrews. This week, two titles were recommended within the ASOG community, i.e., each offering valuable insight for…
October 2026
FlySight and HR Smith successfully showcased a Personnel Locator System Simulation at Global Defence Aviation (GDA) 2026 in Warsaw, demonstrating how FlySight's OPENSIGHT mission system can support the integration of specialised avionics within a broader operational environment.
Through the simulation of a Personnel Locator System integrated…
SVP Aerospace is pleased to share with the ASOG community this brief demonstration of our BLOS‑10 DataLink, a compact, mission‑ready solution designed to extend airborne sensor operations far beyond traditional…
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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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…VIDEOS - ACCIDENTS & SAFETY TOPICS
(Source: Aviation Safety Network & AOPA Air Safety Institute)
The pilots range from drone organ delivery in Ann Arbor to a drone as first responder program in Battle Creek, with most of the projects based in Detroit. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Future Mobility and…
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ContinueUpdated guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure, and airport integration as advanced air mobility moves toward commercial operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated draft design standards for…
ContinueMassDOT says Amazon needs state approval for its Westborough facility, while a grassroots organization pushes for greater community involvement in drone delivery decisions. Amazon’s proposed Prime Air drone delivery operation in Westborough,…
ContinueResearchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help…
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ContinueWalmart customers across the Charlotte metro can now order drone delivery from Wing. The launch is part of an expansion to more than 270 stores over the next year. Wing and Walmart launched drone delivery in the Charlotte area on October 21,…
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