Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Topics
Members Lounge
The Meeting Place
Aircraft warned about missing 'flyborg'
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="net1" data-source="post: 23859"><p>Two airports were warned after a giant robotic balloon escaped from an award-winning science centre.</p><p></p><p>Staff at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, had to inform aviation authorities after the "flyborg" floated off.</p><p></p><p>The 13ft long airship can expand to four times its usual size as it flies and both Manchester and Sheffield airports were informed of its presence.</p><p></p><p>The flyborg has a computerised brain which allows it to avoid obstacles.</p><p></p><p>A spokesman for Magna said:"The flyborgs were being moved from their workshop to a viewing area for the public.</p><p></p><p>"The airships, constructed of lightweight polymer film, were tethered all the time to the people moving them but they had to be un-tethered to take the flyborg through the visitor attraction's entrance doors.</p><p></p><p>"The two technicians held on to the airship's gondola but were surprised by a very strong freak gust of wind which ripped the airship out of their hands and sucked it up into the air, leaving them holding the gondola."</p><p></p><p>The airship, which is valued at £15,000 was designed by Professor Noel Sharkey - a BBC Robot Wars judge - and his team at the Creative Robotics Unit at Magna for indoor flying robot exhibitions.</p><p></p><p>The centre has warned that the flyborg could fly for a week before it deflates but staff have offered a reward for its recovery.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="net1, post: 23859"] Two airports were warned after a giant robotic balloon escaped from an award-winning science centre. Staff at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, had to inform aviation authorities after the "flyborg" floated off. The 13ft long airship can expand to four times its usual size as it flies and both Manchester and Sheffield airports were informed of its presence. The flyborg has a computerised brain which allows it to avoid obstacles. A spokesman for Magna said:"The flyborgs were being moved from their workshop to a viewing area for the public. "The airships, constructed of lightweight polymer film, were tethered all the time to the people moving them but they had to be un-tethered to take the flyborg through the visitor attraction's entrance doors. "The two technicians held on to the airship's gondola but were surprised by a very strong freak gust of wind which ripped the airship out of their hands and sucked it up into the air, leaving them holding the gondola." The airship, which is valued at £15,000 was designed by Professor Noel Sharkey - a BBC Robot Wars judge - and his team at the Creative Robotics Unit at Magna for indoor flying robot exhibitions. The centre has warned that the flyborg could fly for a week before it deflates but staff have offered a reward for its recovery. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Topics
Members Lounge
The Meeting Place
Aircraft warned about missing 'flyborg'
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top