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Uses
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Short
range surveillance and aerial mapping
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Powerplant
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1.25
cubic inch (26cc) 2-stroke engine
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Fuel
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Gasoline
& oil mixture
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Wingspan
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80
inches
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Gross
weight
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24.0
lbs (maximum)
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Payload
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5.0
lbs
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Speed
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35
to 60 knots
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Duration
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5.0
hours (nominal); 8 hours (maximum)
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Altitude
(maximum operating)
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10,000
feet
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Range
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10.0
mile radius (telemetry limited); 180 mile fuel range
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Sensors
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Sony
HAD color video camera with variable zoom (25x) 480 lines resolution.
IR video (320x24) and 7Mpixel still cameras available.
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Data
Link
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72
Mhz uplink, 2.4 GHz downlink for video and 9600 baud flight data, 1000
mw video transmit power.
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Launch
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Autonomous
launch using bungee-powered catapult
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Recovery
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Automatic
return-to-base with autonomous GPS landing on wheels in small field
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Guidance
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GPS
waypoint navigation using MLB flight controller with IMU. Aircraft operates
autonomously from launch through landing. Waypoint changes can be made
when aircraft is in telemetry range.
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Ground
Station
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Video
receiving and recording station for color camera. PC laptop with
moving-map and flight data displays is used to monitor the flight and
store data.
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Uplink
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Radio
control 9 channel PCM uplink on 72 MHZ for in-flight commands when
under manual control.
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Support
equipment
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Engine
starter, power supplies, antennas, shipping cases all included in
standard system.
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Training
and Support
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MLB
offers support (flight operations, flight training, and repair) at
additional cost. Travel expenses and parts are charged additionally.
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Warranty
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Warranty
against manufacturer defects for 30 days after delivery.
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Price
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Standard
Bat system with one vehicle, ground station, catapult, and basic
training starts at $52,000 for US customers.
Delivery date specified on receipt of order.
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