Leonardo Flies Falco Xplorer UAV

The Xplorer builds on the Falco and Falco EVO family of tactical UAVs, which have been produced by the company since 2003.
Credit: Leonardo
Leonardo has conducted the long-awaited first flight of its Falco Xplorer unmanned aircraft system. The 1.3-metric-ton, medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAS took to the air from Trapani AB, Italy, on Jan. 15 making a 1-hr. flight over the Gulf of Trapani before landing safely. Unveiled at the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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