Im VII AV-2A Hand Launch
“Practice throwing a baseball bat.” What does throwing a baseball bat have to do with launching Unmanned Aircraft Systems? A majority of small unmanned aircraft systems crashes occur on take-off and landing. These small systems are flying at or near their maximum gross take-off weight and do not possess the lift required to get airborne quickly. A fast run and a hard toss is required to prevent a crash. One manufacture instructs its customers to grab a baseball bat by the large end and throw it over hand. They write, “continue practicing until the baseball bat flies straight for at least thirty feet and then the pilot will possess the skills and the strength to safely launch the aircraft. “
The Im VII requires no such practice. An easy toss into the wind – no running required – and the Im VII is airborne. The launch should be the least eventful and most routine portion of any sortie.
You can see for yourself how easy the Im VII takes to the air by clicking on the video.
Tags: airborne platform, muncie, UAS, UAV
