Micro Air Vehicles by Mike Robinson

Mike Robison, an SCRC member, and a fellow student, Mark Maughmer Jr., gave us these photos showing the current results of their Micro Air Vehicles Project.  Their project is being carried out under the direction of Dr. Lyle N. Long, Professor of Aerospace Engineering.  Lyle is also an SCRC Member.  

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Top View of the Aircraft Mike and Mark A view showing the plane's wireless camera

The yellow aircraft shown in the above photos has flown with the aid of a transmitting video camera.

 

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The next model, which has not yet been flown at the time these photos were taken, is considerably smaller than the yellow model shown above.