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The first flight of SIDM drone produced by EADS and IAI

Paris, France - To test ATOL systems and the other remote control functions

Remote-controlled SIDM airplane, which is produced in cooperation between EADS and Israel Aircraft Industry (IAI), made its first flight yesterday at the Istres experimental centre, France. The purpose of the test was the verification of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) system integrity, in particular automatic take off and landing (ATOL) and integral command and control functions. The Système Intérimaire d...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 148717
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2006 17:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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