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*A Device that attaches to [[Air Cargo]] similar to that used for [[Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction]], but with a steerable [[Ram-Air Parachute]] that is controlled by a computer | *A Device that attaches to [[Air Cargo]] similar to that used for [[Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction]], but with a steerable [[Ram-Air Parachute]] that is controlled by a computer | ||
*Uses [[GPS]], [[GLONASS]], Galileo (satellite navigation)]], some other [[Sattalite Navigation System]], or [[LORAN]] to Guide it | *Uses [[GPS]], [[GLONASS]], [[Galileo (satellite navigation)]], some other [[Sattalite Navigation System]], or [[LORAN]] to Guide it | ||
*Lands in a precise landing area that is pre programmed into it | *Lands in a precise landing area that is pre programmed into it | ||
*Similar to the USA system [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Precision_Airdrop_System Joint Precision Airdrop System] | *Similar to the USA system [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Precision_Airdrop_System Joint Precision Airdrop System] | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 3 January 2020
Basics
- A Device that attaches to Air Cargo similar to that used for Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction, but with a steerable Ram-Air Parachute that is controlled by a computer
- Uses GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (satellite navigation), some other Sattalite Navigation System, or LORAN to Guide it
- Lands in a precise landing area that is pre programmed into it
- Similar to the USA system Joint Precision Airdrop System
- May be desired by various delivery groups for remote drone delivery of buly supplies (ie amazon?)
- Useful When Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction is needed, but the skills aren't available, or the risk is considered too high