Royal Marine controlling a Black Hornet 2 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). It's a pocket-sized and hand-launched UAV, which is used in the field by military personnel for reconnaissance. It weighs 18 grams, uses micro thermal cameras, visible spectrum cameras and proprietary software for flight control, stabilisation, and communications. Source: http://www.defenceimagery.mod.uk

Testing a pocket-sized and hand-launched UAV, which is used in the field by military personnel for reconnaissance. It weighs 18 grams, uses micro thermal cameras, visible spectrum cameras and proprietary software for flight control, stabilisation, and communications.

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