Whatever next?!

[511Flyer]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/WC8U5_4lo2 ... r_embedded

[DaveB]

Now that's what I call an RC model

Lovely filming too

ATB
DaveB

[cstorey]

I see that was the approved footage . Now I'd like to see the unapproved footage where it goes in the oggin !

[Dev One]

Its been around before methinks - Note that Health & Safety assessments were'nt used! - too many people on Deck....
Would have loved something like this at Llanbedr though!
Keith

[airboatr]

What's next you ask?

Drone shipping.



http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-1 ... utes-.html

[Airspeed]

Yeah, but do they have a cure for PMT, hangovers, or the common cold, that's what I want to know.

[511Flyer]

PMT?? I've never had it!

[Dev One]

Yes, I think they could have a cure for all ills - if one is the object of their ordnance!!!
Keith

[Kevin Farnell]

Great film, but does this make the LSO redundant?
Who on Earth (or in the sky for that matter) is He/She going to wave to?

Kevin

[Chris Trott]

He's still very useful in case something on the deck fouls, the computer is unable to compensate for deck heave, or something else externally that they can't see downstairs in the Drone Control Room is wrong, same as he does now. There's still a person "flying" the UCAV, even if not doing so manually, they are monitoring the system and have the ability to command an abort if needed. Also, you saw the ground control packs that they have as well, so I would think the LSO himself or one of the Assistant LSO's would have one and able to command the wave-off if the LSO doesn't like what he's seeing.

As it is, you can see the computer's not perfect. It got an OK-2 on the first landing (meaning it landed a little short and grabbed the 2nd wire) and the second was a OK-3 (landed on target capturing the 3rd wire).