Image Gallery 2007
10 May 2007
UAV accident in Dili
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) used as part of normal security operations had a forced landing in Dili on 03 May 07 due to technical faults.
The UAV hit the side of a house during the landing and no one was injured. ISF engineers visited the area and assessed the damage in order to make appropriate repairs to the house.
The area was repaired with a yellow translucent plastic pannel, allowing light into the house and providing a better enviroment for the residents.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20070510adf8095516_005 Warrant Officer Class 2 Richard Andersen, the Sergeant Major of the UAV Department in Timor Leste, holds an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) identical to the one involved in the incident. (Date taken: 10 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070510adf8095516_009 Local children stand next to the damaged area after an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) used as part of normal security operations had a forced landing in Dili on 03 May 07 due to technical faults. (Date taken: 10 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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