China Demonstrates 25+ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

overThruster writes "The Wall Street Journal and Defense News report that China had more than 25 different unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on display at the Zhuhai Airshow. In addition to a jet powered UAV that is potentially faster than US made drones such as the Predator and Reaper, the Chinese have developed an unmanned 'thopter' for surveillance. 'ASN showed off 10 different UAVs, including the new ASN-211 Flapping Wing Aircraft System, which simulates a bird in flight. The prototype on display has a take-off weight of only 220 grams with a maximum speed of six-to-10 meters a second and an altitude ranging from 20-200 meters. A spokesperson said the micro-UAV would mainly be used for low-altitude reconnaissance for troops in the field.'"

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Re:Ornithopter, FTW.

[PatPending]

The female driver was likely Sabine Schmitz (formerly Sabine Reck). It's known as the Nurburgring Taxi

According to her own estimates, Sabine has gone around the track more than 20,000 times, increasing by approximately 1,200 per year. Her familiarity with the circuit earned her the nicknames "Queen of the Nürburgring" and "the fastest taxi driver in the world".

Re:No source?

[TheLink]

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=5056235&c=AIR&s=TOP

http://sidelobe.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/zhuhai-unusual-models-on-display/

Re:I wonder how many are original development.

[drinkypoo]

The notorious mode operandi of chinese military industry

That's mode of operation or modus operandi. HTH, HAND.