Posted on 06/20/2008 10:36:25 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
Mini flying saucer takes to the skies in Beijing
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Chinese company Harbin Smart Special Aerocraft has spent 12 years and over $4 million developing its unmanned flying saucers. Somewhat reminiscent of the Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle, the unmanned drone has propellers that run on methanol, a top speed of around 50mph, and can stay at an altitude of around 1,000 yards up for 40 minutes or so. Expect to see it being used for aerial photography, geological surveys and in people's LSD-fueled weird-outs. [DVICE]
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They call it a Cyberbug. It is an unmanned aerial vehicle and it's the newest technology to join the Gaston County Police Department. The remote controlled airplane is outfitted with a video camera for surveillance, which police say can be used in a variety of situations.
This UAV has proven its capabilities with its successful deployment on Sunday April 17 2005 for the Charles County Sheriff's Office to monitor the 12th Annual Southern Maryland "Blessing of the Bikes" event held at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata. It was utilized as a surveillance vehicle to observe crowds for unruly behaviour, accidents and traffic problems within the area.
Now when will some enterprising engineer come up with a model airplane delivered payload that will drop into the fans and foul them causing this device to plummet like a stone? Maybe some kevlar or nylon thread and a handful of fishing weights?
Seems there could be some real use for something that could bring these drones down as hard as possible.
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That would work too, but I was thinking something a little less likely to draw the attention of everyone within a half mile radius.
A Zagi 400 availible at any hobby shop. The zag is probably a hellovalot quieter than anything running on alky.
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I always think Mosin Nagant when I see that. Had one when I was a kid. Looked like junk, was heavy, but very accurate.
Most of the drones like these that are being pushed are tremendously inefficient. 40 minutes of flight? It’ll take you ten minutes to get it into position, you’ll be over your visual target for maybe 20 minutes, and you’ll want to bring it back before it crashes. Even a minor technical issue will drop this thing like a rock wherever it is.
Good on you, China, for demonstrating that you can only make very crappy products. Next time learn about aerodynamics. 4 million for that monstrosity... What a waste of money.
Funny,
I remember when we always said hello to the fire sprinklers when entering a hotel room in large Asian cities.
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