• Angled side view of a small white rectangular shaped aircraft with GPS and AV-050 written on it in black. There are two propellers and a nose extending out of a gray square in the middle, and a triangular tail.
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    A portable, tactical aerial vehicle assembled on the battlefield and operated to provide "over-the-next-hill" reconnaissance information to the battlefield commander. Powered by two small battery-powered motors, the Dragon Eye can remain airborne for approximately one hour. This combat worn vehicle continued to fly after a bullet hole was repaired with epoxy filler and silver duct tape was affixed to hold antennae in place and strengthen weakening joints.

Created by

Eric Long

Date Created

04/21/2008

Source

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, , NASM Acc.

Keywords

Aircraft; Aviation; Military; Unpiloted

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