GA-ASI Moves Small UAS Aerial Launch And Recovery Closer To Reality

Sparrowhawk full-scale model

GA-ASI selected the Sparrowhawk’s ducted fans for low noise but remains open to other propulsion designs.

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After several unsuccessful attempts, DARPA’s Gremlins project demonstrated the air recovery of an uncrewed aircraft in October 2021. Almost five years later, the capability has yet to be deployed operationally, but work continues to mature the technology. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc....
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