UAV 'Duigan' - Glide trials and first test flightsOctober 10, 2002Photography - Prof. John Bird and Dr Russell Naughton
This page records the first unpowered test glides and subsequent powered test flights of the first 'all Monash University' UAV. The aircraft has been named after the Duigan brothers, John and Reginald, who, in 1910 built and flew the first all-Australian aircraft.
 Ray Cooper pilots a 'power off' test glide
 Prof. John Bird filming Brian Taylor on retrieval
 Ray Cooper, Bungee launch
 Ray Cooper, Bungee launch
 UAV 'Duigan' under power
L-R : Brian Taylor (filming), Ian Reynolds, Dr Andrew Price (hidden)
 UAV 'Duigan'
 UAV 'Duigan'
 UAV 'Duigan' and some of the Monash Aerobotics team
L-R: Dr Andrew Price, Brett Pentland, Prof. John Bird, Brian Taylor Not shown Terry Cornall and Dr Russ Naughton (Photo)
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