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RP-71 Falconer Drone - Early Surveillance Drone
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Synopsis: Unedited footage of the RP-71 Falconer Drone and early surveillance drone for the U.S. Army...(read more)
- Date: 1955
- Duration: 00:08:54
- Sound: No
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
RP-71 Falconer Drone - Early Surveillance Drone
Unedited historical film footage of the RP-71 an early unmanned surveillance aircraft or drone under test at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona 09/01-09/29/1955.
Shows the Northrop (Radioplane Company) RP-71 Falconer drone that was part of the U.S. Army AN/USD-1 surveillance system. Soldier stands near the RP-71 drone and signals with checkered flag. Starting the engine of the RP-71. The RP-71 drone starts a circular take-off run gather speed to become airborne. Shows the drone taking off, dropping running gear, and in flight. LS, parachute opens and the RP-71 Drone comes down to the ground. Additional shots of the Drone in flight and in parachute descent. CU, of the RP-71 drone on the ground.