Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.
- Propellers: 2.6 in
- Body: 6.5 in
- Wing span: 11.8 in
- Weight: 290 g
- Endurance: >20 min
- Air speed: >40‐60 kts
Originally designed by MIT engineering students,the Perdix drone was modified for military use. They are autonomous micro-drones capable of low altitude Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and other missions. From what I read, they can be launched from air, sea or ground.
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