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Old 11-29-2007 | 08:34 AM
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clarkst
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Default RE: New UAV Update

In regard to it being a target. Good, this could be its service. In a law enforcement or military situation when you succeed in distracting your target you obtain at least two valuable advantages, one, he has just given away his position, two, he has been distracted. Perhaps saving a life.
The Carbon fiber/ Kevlar skin is extremely though, but we are not under the impression it is bullet proof (shot gun test video will be coming soon).
As you can see from the not so successful chute test below, it is strong. This vehicle was flying again later the next day. Repairs where complete in the time it took for the 30 min epoxy to dry. 2 broken motor mounts, 3 broken props. The motor mounting tubs are made to be field replicable, which had I had any pares on hand, would have reduced down time to about 15 min.

Good observation.
Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YujB0sYO1Ts