This is a brief summary of the concept for a Marine Corps battalion landing team aerial drone reconnaissance system. A short-range, simple, low-cost, light-weight reconnaissance system is developed that could be operated by two marines. A feasibility study was later amended to include the design, fabrication, and flight test of two research models of the proposed aircraft with a camera payload. A pneumatic, catapult-type launcher was also designed, fabricated, and tested. Many successful flights have been made, excellent aerial photographs taken, and drones recovered undamaged repeatedly, by parachute. (Author)
History and Description of Marine Corps Battalion Landing Team Aerial Drone Reconnaissance System
1963
11 pages
Report
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English