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Over the last few months we have been testing our new hardware, launcher, airframe and autopilot.  As the newest member of the team I've been taking responsibility for producing some new videos - the acquisition of a GoPro HD has resulted in some amazing footage.  Such great video from such a small device!

 

This video shows a short flight of our 2.8m wingspan flying wing airframe. Currently powered by 2 LiPo and an electric outrunner, we plan to integrate a 4-stroke petrol engine in the coming weeks:

 

The second video is some test footage flying with a HobbyKing Fox glider and our autopilot. We have successfully performed hours of autonomous flight with this system and the next stage will be to integrate this into the flying wing airframe from the previous video.


"At Project Andromeda, we are developing a reliable autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle for use in Civilian applications. Our endeavour is to create a cost effective and reliable method to perform aerial surveying and photography for civilian clients."

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