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Quadcopter UAV design Source: gizmag.com |
A unique ability of the MAV is its ability to 'perch and stare' or land in a location and film. This has great advantages because the MAV can use tremendously less amounts of power than constantly flying, allowing for weeks of surveillance. One downside is that MAVs are traditionally line of sight, or unable to go beyond 100ft away from the operator. Some onboard cameras have been developed, as well as autonomous flight. This is still in testing but will be available soon I believe.
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A proposed MAV design Source: fas.org |
Concept MAVs include designs coming from insects, that's right insects. Dragonflies are small, and able to fly in any direction they want. Concept designers have tried taking advantage of this for surveillance but unfortunately have been unable to produce the same size and lift capability. Our technology just isn't developed enough. Some say these could be available in the next 10 years, though.
I always find it amazing how they can make these things always better and smaller. Great article!
ReplyDeleteSO where i can get one of these for Christmas ? :) Nice article.
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