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uThere Ruby: Fully autonomous landing in 15-20 knot cross wind

Discussion in 'Airplanes' started by GPS, Mar 22, 2013.

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    This video shows Ruby performing fully autonomous landings of a Multiplex Merlin and Funjet in strong and turbulent crosswind.

    In each landing, the pilot had hands completely off the controls. Normally, you can help Ruby to make a softer touchdown by smoothly pulling back the right stick as it gets within a foot or two off the ground to "flare" and slow down.

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    For more information visit the uThere Ruby website:
    http://www.uthere.com/
    GPS, Mar 22, 2013
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    That's pretty coos stuff John.
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    Hands off landing is way cool, even without the wind.  Pretty impressive piece of kit.
    GPS, Apr 1, 2013
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    Did you see this one?
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EjMsTJe-qEc#![/youtube]
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    That is very cool!  So auto-take off and auto landing.  ...now if it had waypoints.
    GPS, Apr 1, 2013
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