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Mosquito Micro UAV
Israel Aircraft Industries
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 The
Mosquito 1 is a micro UAV designed by Israel Aircraft Industries,
in response to the Israel MOD Defense Research & Development
Directorate (DRDD) micro systems technology development. First flight was performed on January 1, 2003. The
miniature saucer shaped plane weighs 250 gram and as a wing span
of about 30 cm. The vehicle carries a miniature video camera and
already performed several flights with up to 40 minutes endurance each.
 The
Mosquito is launched by hand and lands on its skids at the end of
its mission.
The
company is planning to test the advanced Mosquito 1.5 version
soon. This improved design will weigh twice the Mosquito 1 weight, will be capable of
flying a 60 minute mission with enhanced video camera (two gimbals
provide roll control with electronic image stabilization), and carry
improved avionics, enabling fully autonomous missions.
Above: Mosquito 1
Right: Mosquito 1.5 micro UAV |
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