Royal Navy uncrewed aircraft trial marks European first
UK flight test sees largest unmanned aircraft take off from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.
AUVSI 2019: Elios 2 present for inspection (video)
Almost 18 months since Swiss company Flyability debuted Elios, the company has revealed the next iteration in its collision-tolerant inspection and exploration mini UAV portfolio, Elios 2.
With its shockproof and anti-collision technology, Elios 2 is equipped with a 4k camera which has the ability to provide imagery up to 12 mega pixels. In addition, it is able to provide high definition live streaming.
The indoor inspection drone is able to operate in confined spaces which is assisted by its capacity to operate from GPS-free stabilisation.
Elios 2 has seven sensors onboard comprising of lasers which can measure distances from
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