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de Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee / Tiger Moth UAV
An Un-Manned de Havilland Dh-82B Queen Bee Uav Taking-Off from a Compressed-Air Catapult System and is Controlled by Wireless Radio Signals in 1935 Date: 1935
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1246 Aerobatics Biplane Controlled Dehavilland Dh82 Drones Establishment Radio Radio Controlled Targets Trainers Vehicles 1935 Uavs Un Manned
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1. Title: "Pioneering Unmanned Aviation: The 1935 De Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee / Tiger Moth UAV Taking Off" 2. Description: This photograph captures the historic moment of a De Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee UAV, also known as the Tiger Moth Target Drone, taking off from a compressed-air catapult system at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) in Farnborough, England, in 1935. The DH-82B Queen Bee, a biplane military trainer, was repurposed as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for aerial target practice. 3. Background: In the early days of aviation, the Royal Air Force (RAF) sought innovative ways to improve their training programs and enhance their military capabilities. The RAE, a leading center for aeronautical research and development, played a pivotal role in the evolution of unmanned aerial technology. In 1935, they successfully converted a De Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee biplane into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for use as a target drone. 4. Innovation: The DH-82B Queen Bee UAV was controlled by wireless radio signals, making it a significant milestone in the development of remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) and modern drones. The compressed-air catapult system, which could launch the UAV at high speeds, was a crucial component of the system, allowing for more realistic aerial target practice. 5. Impact: The successful deployment of the De Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee UAV marked a turning point in the history of unmanned aviation. It paved the way for further research and development in this field, leading to the creation of more advanced UAVs and drones for various military applications. This photograph serves as a testament to the groundbreaking work conducted at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in the 1930s.
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