On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:08:03 -0400, "Peter R."
wrote in ::

From a local TV channel website about a local Army base located in northern
NY state:

Air Force Loses Contact With Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Over Fort Drum
(http://tinyurl.com/fkx2g)

Is this the UAV type?


http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/postn...date=3-31-2005
The Raven UAV is not equipped with landing gear. Each time it
lands, the Raven will glide down and impact the ground, causing
damage each time it lands. To conserve parts and money for
repairs, the 2-14 Infantry Raven team has brought about a new
technique for landing without causing the UAV damage. McGee said
they simply catch the aircraft like a football.

Video:
http://www.news10now.com/content/all...42514&SecID=83


Last Update: 7/26/2006 5:19:20 PM

Fort Drum (WSYR-TV) - A search is underway at Fort Drum, because shortly
after 1 PM today, the Rome Air Force Research Lab lost contact with an
unmanned aerial vehicle flying over the base.

A Fort Drum spokesperson says fort personnel are searching the base¢s
ranges along the aircraft¢s flight path.

The aircraft is six feet wide.

Fort Drum asks that if the aircraft has left Fort Drum property, and you
spot it, call 315-772-7152.

It will be interesting to see if it is found within restricted
airspace or not.