Landing the Big One

Landing the Big One

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Micro Air Vehicle

Defense Tech: ITSY-BITSY DRONE
Last month, researchers on the Nimitz's ships "launched several of the 7-ounce, 13-inch planes." Sailors there will be taking "the Wasp along on its upcoming deployment, used it for several missions, including maritime interdiction and force protection. Micro UAVs might help in situations in which ships do not have helicopters available... 'It has the potential to save lives during boardings,' said Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Roth, the Nimitz group’s communications officer."
Hat tip: UAV Blog

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