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Rescue Robotics Indiegogo Launch

X-Crafts Indiegogo campaign for the next step in its development has launched.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/rescue-robotics-join-the-revolution-save-lives#/

Rescue Robotics has some big goals, but has the the right team of people behind it, who are looking forward to getting the system working out in the field. 

X-Craft has been developing and operating UAVs for a few years now, and are committed to using robotic systems for the betterment of the human condition. Holding a company mandate that allows us to operate on a not-for-profit basis for humanitarian and environmental projects. In alignment with this policy, we are specialists in the Emergency Services sector.

www.x-craft.co.nz

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Arducopter Parachute Testing

Strapped lots of cameras to our 900mm Hex, then popped the chute for the first time in the air.

No landing in soft stuff, no perfect conditions (nasty squalls coming through!), we wanted to see what would happen in the real world!

Pixhawk running Arducopter 3.3, X68 with a Fruity Chute

Big thanks to the development team!

Enjoy! 

www.x-craft.co.nz

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