Classified footage of an out-of-control UAS narrowly missing an Afghan passenger plane carrying 100 people has caused outrage in Germany.
The video, filmed from on board a German Luna unmanned aircraft as it flew over Afghanistan, shows it missing the plane by about two metres.
It has caused fury in Germany as debate rages about the Government’s new order of UAS.
Last week German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Luna’s successor would not be fitted with anti-collision technology because it is too expensive. Critics have seized on the dramatic footage taken nine years ago as proof of the dangers of unmanned aircraft and called for de Maiziere to reconsider.
They say larger UAS should be fitted with the technology as it could cause more damage if it crashed. Since then the footage has gained widespread attention, despite being nine years old.
The 88 lb (40 kg) German ‘Luna’ UAS was caught in air turbulence created by the Ariana passenger plane, before losing control and crash landing near the Afghan capital, Kabul.
The video shows the plane in the distance before it swiftly moves into shot.
The UAS passes under the left wing of the engine.
Sources: YouTube, Daily Mail
God saved the accident . Take corrective action and come out with affordable, reliable ant-collusion devise. It is required
Hummm, the video does not seem to play at this time? what’s going on with it?
Strange indeed – some problem with the source, I’m afraid.
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