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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 in communications and payload are ongoing. New! A full GPS/INS embedded autopilot (the TGE) on the Locust allows precise control of the airframe navigation exceeding any competition. Excellent path following, targeted attacks and precise return to home after mission completion are part of the units core capabilities. Locust GPS / INS Targeted Attack.wmv (3.90 MB, Nov 2008) Precise Autonomous Landing.mov (1 MB, Mar 2009) Previous news 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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