Martin reports: "Last weekend (27./28.11.2010) someone broke into the University of Bergen, Norway and stole three Paparazzi-equipped autonomous aircrafts/systems for atmospheric research based on the Multiplex Funjet. The break-in was very precisely targeted to only the systems that had been used in many measurement campaigns. Any information about the disposition of this equipment (e.g. suspicious offer for sale) is highly appreciated.
More detailed descriptions at the site of the Norwegian RC club:
http://forum.radiostyrt.no/vb/conten...A5let-fra-UiB?"
http://forum.radiostyrt.no/vb/conten...A5let-fra-UiB?"
Video from one of the UAVs on an arctic mission:
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I won't mention this again. ;)
The aircrafts were stored in a lab that had a lot of other valuable technical equipment that was not touched. It confused me to hear that Steve Joyce of SmartPlanes.se had a similar incident in Sweden last summer. Two of their UAV systems were stolen from his house with other valuable equipment also untouched. Not sure if that is directly related but at least remarkable.
I shall keep my eyes open