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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #25 on: November 26, 2017, 03:35:51 AM »
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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #26 on: November 26, 2017, 03:41:19 AM »
Paint the canopy over = UAV?


That's what they've done with the MQ-8C, basically a Bell 407:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_MQ-8C_Fire_Scout




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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #27 on: November 26, 2017, 09:00:23 AM »
Paint the canopy over = UAV?


That's what they've done with the MQ-8C, basically a Bell 407:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_MQ-8C_Fire_Scout



But a very much modified 407 with lots greater range and the clear canopy replaced by sheet metal.  There are lots of changes, both large and small, that convert this aircraft from a 407.  I should know, I was involved in Bell's design effort on it.

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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2017, 10:29:31 AM »
I'm aware of that Evan.  ;)

I was simply talking in terms of turning a model kit of manned aircraft into a UAV
for the purposes of the GB.

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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #29 on: November 26, 2017, 11:01:30 AM »
That would probably work, though you'd also need to place the various antennae (antennas?) that a UAV requires (that turned out to be all sorts of fun with unique requirements).

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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #30 on: December 15, 2017, 04:35:56 AM »
Bell APT (Autonomous Pod Transport) tail-sitter, takes off vertically, transitions to horizontal flight.

https://youtu.be/jiXY-iMWPe4





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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #31 on: December 15, 2017, 04:42:38 AM »
Bell Hydra (Hybrid Drivetrain Research Aircraft), another tail-sitter to horizontal concept.



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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #32 on: December 15, 2017, 11:29:57 AM »
The Bell Hydra reminds me of the Hiller VZ-1 Pawnee.

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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #34 on: December 17, 2017, 01:47:30 AM »
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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #36 on: January 13, 2018, 04:05:17 AM »
UCAVs come in all shapes and sizes...

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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #37 on: January 13, 2018, 04:12:22 PM »
Why are they in a court room & why is the young lady hiding her face from them? ???
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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #38 on: January 14, 2018, 02:19:10 AM »
Why are they in a court room & why is the young lady hiding her face from them? ???

Possible reasons:

1.  Talking on her mobile phone? 

2.  Inherent fear of flying machines of all sizes and shapes? 

3.  Lack of faith in the EOD technicians to fully disarm the explosive stores on display? 

4.  Hiding her face from significant other or ex-significant other? 

5.  Walk of shame from the janitorial closet where unspeakable activities were experienced in a moment of passion and foolishness? 

6.  All of the above? 
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Re: Uninhabited and computer driven inspiration
« Reply #39 on: January 14, 2018, 03:30:37 AM »
Why are they in a court room & why is the young lady hiding her face from them? ???

Possible reasons:

1.  Talking on her mobile phone? 

2.  Inherent fear of flying machines of all sizes and shapes? 

3.  Lack of faith in the EOD technicians to fully disarm the explosive stores on display? 

4.  Hiding her face from significant other or ex-significant other? 

5.  Walk of shame from the janitorial closet where unspeakable activities were experienced in a moment of passion and foolishness? 

6.  All of the above?

This maybe the story behind the photo:

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