Turbo-charged UAV flies to 30,500 feet

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said its turbo I-GNAT unmanned tactical surveillance aircraft has surpassed an industry flight record. The I-GNAT flew to 30,500 feet on Oct. 19, the same week it remained airborne for 38 hours and landed with about 10 hours of fuel reserves, the San Diego...

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