The Albatross UAV

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Applied Aeronautics
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The Albatross is the first of it's kind - a fully composite, highly efficient and remarkably affordable UAV platform.
Backers: 28
Average Pledge Per Backer: $1486

Funded: $41,606 of $30,000
Dates: Mar 23rd -> Apr 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Applied Aeronautics
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Latest News

First day of the stretch goal!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow guys, what a great first day of our stretch goal!  Remember, will allow us to expedite the process of developing and producing the catapult and parachute recovery system.  Sharing this page helps us reach our goal. There are many operators both... (Read More)

Stretch Goal - Catapults and Parachutes

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting close to the end and the feedback and support has been incredible! If we hit $50,000 during this final push we’ll expedite the development and production of catapults available for $400 with delivery the same time as the RTF models... (Read More)

Thank You!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to send a heartfelt thank you to all of our backers. It's been a long road to this point and we are eternally grateful for your support.  We look forward to getting the Albatross into your hands.  - The Applied Aero Team  (Read More)

Update #3 March 29, 2015

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Does anyone wonder what a 10kg Albatross MAX looks like?? These photos were taken during structural and aerodynamic analysis and testing. Contained is 2x 8,000mah of 3s in series, as well as 4x water saturated, sand-filled water bottles. Attached is... (Read More)

ALBATROSS in the news

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Guys -  Another great day at Applied Aeronautics. Thank you again for your support.  Check us out on Dronelife.com: http://dronelife.com/2015/03/25/crowd-funded-albatross-drone-offers-fixed-wing-flexibility/ A big thank you to Jason Reagan and... (Read More)

DAY 1

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thank you from all of us at Applied Aeronautics for your support on the first day of our campaign. We've created a product that we're very proud of and we can't wait to get it into your hands. Check back here as the campaign progresses. We'll... (Read More)

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