BlueBird is demonstrating at the show its Micro-B unmanned air vehicle, launched using a pneumatic "gun".
The Micro-B weighs only 1kg (2.2lb) and has an endurance of 1h. It can be assembled in the field by two soldiers in 5min.
It carries a day or night payload, has an air speed of 24-46kt (45-85km/h), and an operational range of 5.4nm (10km).
The Micro-B is launched with a "gun"-style pneumatic catapult and recovered by using a parachute. It is offered with a choice of two payloads developed by BlueBird.
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Source: Flight Daily News
