UAVs Achieve Formation Flying in U.K. Test

Credit: QINETIQ
Swarming Success British defense company Qinetiq has proven that it’s possible to fly several unmanned aerial vehicles together like a swarm of bees—a long-sought capability in UAV development. Close-formation flying requires a level of control and autonomy not yet seen in UAVs, and is an...

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