Navy-sponsored ACTD would use UAV for communications

The Navy, NASA, and AeroVironment Inc. plan to propose an advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD) in which a variant of AeroVironment's solar-powered Helios unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) would be used to extend the communication range of ships at sea. Dubbed "TheaterNet," the partners hope...

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