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Friday, July 23, 2010

Micro Air Vehicles: DEVIL RAY - Awesome toy planes

Length: 24", Max Weight: 2.5 LB

Perch for Power
Engineers at Defense Research Associates designed a specialized perching craft for the Air Force. The Devil Ray can cruise at 42 mph, but its upside-down, turned-in winglets give it stability at slow speeds. The MAV's precise control is needed to snag power lines with a custom-made latch. Perched like a raven, the Devil Ray then tops off its energy with an induction-based recharger.





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