See the wider area
Explore how an aerial view could help people understand a landscape beyond their immediate line of sight.
- Project name
- TAUBE
- Configuration
- Flying wing
- Current focus
- Prototype
DORN / Unmanned flight
A new perspective
starts with an airframe
Pigeon is DORN’s unmanned flying-wing project, developed under the name TAUBE. We are working towards a physical prototype, with aerial observation as the intended direction.
Explore the model- The project
- Pigeon / TAUBE
- The form
- Unmanned flying wing
- The stage
- In development
Pigeon / TAUBE
Meet the airframe
Explore the digital model from three perspectives
Digital development model
From digital form to physical prototype
Taking shape
The digital model gives the project a visible form. The next step is to bring that work into a physical prototype and evaluate it through practical checks.
- Configuration
- Flying wing
- Intended direction
- Aerial observation
- Development name
- TAUBE
- Current focus
- Prototype preparation
The intended role
A wider view
Aerial observation is the direction. Wildfire readiness is one context we are exploring.
Explore Wildfire Readiness Concept visualisationExploring the use case
Where observation
could make a difference
Wildfire readiness gives us a context for thinking about aerial observation: what needs to be seen, who needs the information and how it could support people on the ground.
Understand what matters
Start with the observation needs of a team, then consider the role an unmanned aircraft could play.
Support the response
Consider aerial observation alongside ground teams, aviation and communication in the wider Wildfire programme.
Development status
Where we are now
- 01 / Foundation
Digital model
Establishing the airframe’s form
- 02 / Current focus
Prototype preparation
Moving from the model towards a physical prototype
- 03 / Ahead
Physical evaluation
Practical checks and later flight validation
TAUBE is in development. The images show the digital model and concept visualisations; flight capability has not yet been validated.
About the project
A few things
to know
Are Pigeon and TAUBE the same project?
Yes. Pigeon is the name used on this website; TAUBE is the development name of the flying-wing project.
What do the images show?
The three selectable views show the digital airframe model. The flight imagery illustrates the project’s direction.
How does this relate to Wildfire Readiness?
Wildfire readiness is a potential application context for aerial observation. We are exploring that relationship as part of the project’s development.
How can we get involved?
Contact DORN to discuss development collaboration or observation needs relevant to your organisation.
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