DARPA’s Ancillary X-Plane Program Aims To Raise The Bar For VTOL UAS

AeroVironment aircraft concept

AeroVironment says its tailsitter design prioritizes controllability by using machine-learning-enabled computer vision.

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Six companies have been chosen to advance designs for a naval uncrewed aircraft under a program that could help the U.S. Defense Department redefine how it groups and operates such systems based on their size and capabilities. DARPA has selected the companies to take concepts for a shipborne...
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