The development of the InView Unmanned Aircraft System followed a realisation that no unmannedrnaircraft we were aware of was, in our opinion, suitable for use in oil, gas and mineral exploration andrnproduction work. The ideal aircraft for this application would have two engines, two tail fins, twornelevators, dual flight controllers, be able to fly over 500 km, carry a 4 kg payload and weigh less thanrn20 kg without fuel and payload. Our design focus was on safety, automation and modularity. Work onrnthe development of the InView Unmanned Aircraft System started in December 2009, with the flightrnof the first prototype taking place on the 9th April, 2010. We are now completing the changes to whatrnwill be InView Version IV-07 and have incorporated numerous changes to the original design.rnThe InView IV-07 has two elevators, two tail fins, two engines and dual flight control units to providernthe level of safety we think is essential for civilian unmanned aircraft flying over populated areas.
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