SOCOM sees bright future for miniature drones

A small number of backpack-sized drones launched by hand made such an impression on special forces units in Iraq that they may soon become standard-issue, according to the acquisition chief for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). About 60 Pointer miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) made...

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