Argus Fernfeuer

The Argus Fernfeuer (long-range fire) concept was proposed in 1939 as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for mine-laying.

During the testing of the small As 292 drone, Gosslau proposed an aircraft-sized UAV capable of delivering a one tonne drop charge over long distances.

A crewed aircraft, flying clear of local defenses, would signal the UAV to release the drop-load.

Guidance expertise would have been from C. Lorenz; airframe advice and construction by Arado.

Despite initial interest in the Fernfeuer concept, the RLM informed Gosslau and the Argus company that the project was to be shelved.