The purpose of this "Drone" was to preposition supplies and let the SF call for them when needed or an emergency resupply. In a real emergency I am sure someone could ride out on them. Yes I was part of it. My last research project before I retired was Pathway or hiway in the sky. I worked with Sierra flight systems, got them in to the project I was heading with NASA, then the FAA and the Alaska Capstone program, then Chelton bought them. I worked with Sierra and Chelton as a consultant for a couple of years after I retired.
The aircraft was a 407 type.
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