U.S. Army Awards Contracts To Demo UAVs To Develop Cargo Drone

Kaman anticipates flying its Kargo UAV before year's end.

Credit: Kaman
A Near Earth Autonomy-Kaman team and Piasecki Aircraft have won contracts to demonstrate UAVs for the U.S. Army’s heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (HVTOL) program, an effort to develop a cargo drone capable of carrying at least 800 lb. over 100 mi. The awards comes as Kaman anticipates flying...
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