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LOCUST Micro UAV: Our most successful UAV project involving the Tiny Guidance Engine (TGE). These 18 inch airframe micro UAV systems have been delivered to the U.S. Army. Further improvements are ongoing. A recent set of flight tests with a forward mounted camera show the Locust's ability to be directed thru a 6 x 4 foot target area with minimal operator training.  Locust Targeted Flight (9.58 MB, March 2007)
The Locust MAV System Overview video can be downloaded here: Locust MAV System Overview.wmv (25.4 MB, May 2006) 
More videos and pictures can be found on our images and video page...
Hovering Micro UAV: Using a modified Locust Micro UAV, we have performed an autonomous hover using the TGE. A video of one test can be found here:  Hovering_MAV.mov (4.82 MB, December 2006)
LOCUST Bomb Damage Assessment (BDA): Using a modified Locust Micro UAV, we performed a simulated bomb damage assessment flight. The MAV was released from a plane at 13,000 feet (2 miles) with a ground speed of 170 mph. 
The unit successfully flew to the target, located 1 mile away and performed a controlled loiter glide. Video taken from the MAV during this flight can be downloaded here: Locust_BDA.wmv (3.55 MB, December 2005) A ground camera captured the Locust performing the flyby, along with a pullup and coast to landing. This video can be downloaded here: Locust_Ground_BDA.wmv (3.52 MB, December 2005)
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