QUT UAV Parachute Test

This video shows the first flight test of a parachute based UAV flight recovery device. This system is being developed at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in Brisbane. It's main target is for use on UAVs (Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles), minimising the impact of a failure in flight so they can be used in closer proximity to people or out of line of sight.

The mechanicals of this system are based around a white plastic canister, which contains a second two part canister which splits apart after ejection to release the parachute.

In this test the system is mounted to a Boomerang 60 trainer (with an OS 91FX for the extra weight). The aircraft was taken up to around 350ft above the ground before the engine was cut and the parachute released.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• uav
• parachute
• flight
• test

[90fourstar90]

THAT IS SO STUPID. YOU LEARN TO FLY YOU LEARN TO LAND. NOT USE A PARACHUTE. YOU WILL NEVER MAKE ANY MONEY ON THIS SENSLESS IDEA.

[tylerkb12]

Any damage?