ORIGINAL: Jim Branaum
I looked at the 'pictures' and reviewed the site and wonder exactly what the intent really is. The STATED intent is to make sure that "the aircraft will be completely autonomous". Those are not my words, but those found here:
http://www.auav.net/products/spread-...ion/index.html
Elementary, my dear James. When you lose the control link, the aircraft is then autonomous.
Abel