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Post by caromeg on May 11, 2007 22:31:48 GMT 12
The Army are flying UAVs in Waiouru. Has anyone got any pics? An advisory call was heard a couple of days ago by a friend transiting the desert road. Has anyone noted the new danger area (521) near Pahiatua for Uav's ? Seems to be nice and close to Linton. Realy interested to hear about what they are doing.
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Post by lesterpk on May 12, 2007 17:16:39 GMT 12
I have seen pics of the aircraft and footage shot from it. Its about a 2.5m span electric powered glider looking thing. Downward looking camera with overlay of lat/long, real basic but all done in house by NZers.
I know a few of my fellow radio control aircraft guys have been involved in manufacturing the airframe for them.
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Post by corsair67 on May 14, 2007 11:54:29 GMT 12
Slightly off topic, but back in the 1970s the DSIR were using 'UAVs' for taking aerial images of crop production on the Canty Plains.
I'm surprised the military has taken so long to pick up on the idea, but I guess with better technology it's a bit more practical for military applications nowadays.
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