Indiana Unmanned Aircraft Systems, a Muncie, Indiana aerospace company announced the successful maiden flight
Im VII AV-2A
of its Im VII Air Vehicle 2A (AV-2A) unmanned aircraft system. ”Air Vehicle 2A took to the air this afternoon and flew a 30 minute sortie consisting of basic maneuvers and stall sequences. The aircraft performed better than anticipated with more than 2 hours of battery power in reserve, ” said Jeff Imel, designer of the Im VII unmanned aircraft system.
Following a four week flight test program, Av-2A will be outfitted with hyperspectral cameras and fly remote sensing missions during the 2009 growing season. The aerial images supplied by the Im VII will allow growers to evaluate and track crop health, enable them to make accurate input decisions and reduce nitrogen runoff.
Tags: agriculture, muncie, precision agriculture, remote sensing, UAS, UAV
