NASA’s Ingenuity mini-helicopter has been dropped on the surface of Mars in preparation for its 1st flight, scheduled for April 11. Ingenuity flew to Mars while being attached to NASA’s Perseverance rover, which made a Feb 18 touch down on the planet. From now onwards, Ingenuity will have to use its own battery to run a vital heater to protect its unshielded electrical components from freezing.
Fly my pretty fly!
May it herald an era of interstellar Peace...
Can't wait to see the video from the April 11 inaugural flight!!
Cue “Ride of the Valkyries”.