• Mars Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Aircraft

Mars Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Aircraft

•This is a model of a proposed Martian unmanned plane and was Built by Karl Tolley of the Denver Metro area, and Tolley Aircraft. Mr. Tolley is an Air Force retiree and a volunteer at Wings Over the Rockies.•The plane is designed to operate in either autonomous or semi-autonomous modes of flight with limited flight profile duration within rarefied, non-terrestrial atmospheres.•It uses a hybrid engine with a non-polluting exhaust, utilizing an efficient, ducted fan system for thrust and avionic electrical power generation.•It has a unique and uncommon color scheme to visually identify aircraft in flight or post flight. Employment of extensive carbon fiber composites to reduce weight and provide for exceptional structural integrity.•It provides a stable platform for broadband electromagnetic spectrum, gravimetric, and atmospheric surveillance for scientific research.•Major airframe components are easily disassembled for storage and reassembled or repaired. It uses existing avionic components that are proven and off-the-shelf electronics. Its duplication of key avionics systems assures reliability.

Telemetry Reception Antennas

Flight Fuel Pod

Aileron

Phased SequentialNavigational Antennas

Aileron

Hybrid Engine Ducted Fan Exhaust

Left Avionics Pad

Phased Sequential Navigational Antennas

Carbon FiberFuselage Housing

Hybrid Engine Ducted FanIntake

Right Fuel Pod

IntakeInverted “V” Rudder and Elevator

Multi- Spectrum Video Camera

Aileron

Receive Telemetry Antennas

TelemetryTransmissionAntennas

Some questions to ponder with the visitors:

Would this plane actually “fly” on Mars? Why?

What is the need for aerial surveillance on Mars?

Why would this plane operate on Mars in 1% of the atmosphere of the Earth?

Would this plane work on the Moon?

Will there be a need for such surveillance on the Moon?