MLB Company announced that it has concluded a DARPA funded research project to demonstrate precision autonomous delivery and placement of payload using its vertical take-off and landing UAS, the V-Bat.
The MLB V-Bat was specially outfitted with a stereo vision system to detect and track an object’s position relative to the V-Bat’s position in hover flight. Newly developed control logic autonomously guided V-Bat’s hover operations and controlled the specially designed six foot robotic arm to accurately pick-up and place the target object.
The V-Bat has the performance of proven fixed-wing designs, with the flexibility of vertical take-off and landing capabilities. MLB’s V-Bat can be launched and recovered in a 20×20 foot area and still fly long distance up to 90kts for 10 hours.
“This is an excellent example of the flexibility and capabilities a vertical take-off and landing V-Bat can provide,” said Dr. Stephen Morris, CEO and Founder of MLB. “The V-Bat is ideal for shipboard operations, aerial patrol, payload pick-up and delivery or any application that requires access to hard-to-reach or dangerous locations.”
MLB Company specializes in research and development, manufacturing, operator training and service provider for complete Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). MLB brings advanced aerial imaging software and services to its UAS products, to give our users access to aerial information. MLB is a privately-held company headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
Source: International Business Times