NASA's Ingenuity helicopter

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:academic_programs lightweight materials used
gptkbp:air_traffic_control requires careful planning
gyroscopic sensors
custom-built flight controller
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 10 meters
up to 5 meters per second
up to 90 seconds
recorded in NASA archives
pioneering technology for aerial vehicles on other planets
gptkbp:challenges designing for Mars conditions
gptkbp:collaboration worked with Perseverance rover team
gptkbp:communication_system radio communication with Perseverance rover
gptkbp:contribution aiding in navigation and mapping
gptkbp:control_system autonomous flight control
gptkbp:data_transmission transmits data to Earth
gptkbp:design_purpose achieve controlled flight
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:development approximately 6 years
gptkbp:diameter 1.2 meters
gptkbp:engineering_success considered a major success in aerospace engineering
gptkbp:first_flight high
April 19, 2021
Jezero Crater, Mars
analyzed for performance improvements
collected during each flight
ongoing testing and evaluation
demonstrated flight capabilities
thin atmosphere of Mars
gptkbp:flight_control_algorithms advanced algorithms developed
gptkbp:flight_style over 50
pre-programmed routes
gptkbp:flight_tests_conducted multiple test flights
gptkbp:future_plans continue flights and gather data
gptkbp:has_limitations limited flight time
gptkbp:height 0.49 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA's Ingenuity helicopter
gptkbp:inspiration future aerial exploration missions
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of demonstrated technology to the public
gptkbp:landing_distance skids
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_V_401
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:objective demonstrate powered flight on another planet
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use Mars atmosphere
gptkbp:payload_capacity technology demonstration
gptkbp:photography color camera
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:public_interest highly publicized mission
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:none
gptkbp:solar_charging charges during the day
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mars_Sample_Return_helicopter
gptkbp:team gptkb:Troy_Mc_Cullough
engineers and scientists
gptkbp:weight 1.8 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_Act_of_1958
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5