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The MP2028g Successfully Flies UAV
Over Amsterdam
July 5, 2004
In a historic flight, being touted as the first UAV to fly in the
crowded airspace of a major western European city, the Birdeye 500 demonstrated
its low level surveillance capability over Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The 5 kilogram electric Birdeye developed by Israel Aircraft Industries-Malat
uses a MicroPilot MP2028gautopilot for navigation. The Birdeye
with an endurance of one hour is equipped with a zoom-capable, 850-gram,
daylight colour video camera that is interchangeable with an infrared
sensor for night surveillance.
The demonstration was organized by the Dutch distributor (Condor
UAV) for the Amsterdam metropolitan police. The flight was performed
at an altitude at 500 feet and a speed of 40 knots. The aircraft inspected
railways tracks, passenger terminals for the ocean liners and had to
manoeuvre between lamp posts before landing safely.
Howard Loewen, President of MicroPilot stated:
"The MP2028gautopilot performed flawlessly
and MicroPilot is proud to be an integral part of the Birdeye. This
test flight makes a point to the world that mini-UAVs are safe, from
police to farmers and countless other applications."
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