Navy to Launch Autonomous, Swarming Drones (VIDEO)

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The program is called Low-Cost Swarming Technology (LOCUST) and will include a cannon-like device, or "tube-based launcher" that will fire up to 30 synchronized drones within one minute in rapid succession. When airborne, the drones will unfold their wings and will be able share information with each other to collaborate on both offensive and defensive missions.
The purpose of the UAV swarms will be to provide Marines with a tactical advantage, as they will be able overwhelm adversaries by launching strikes from different locations and provide surveillance information.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), which is behind the LOCUST program, announced on Tuesday plans to demonstrate the system’s launch of 30 synchronized drones next year. ONR released a video illustrating how the program will work.
The purpose of the UAV swarms will be to provide Marines with a tactical advantage, as they will be able overwhelm adversaries by launching strikes from different locations and provide surveillance information.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), which is behind the LOCUST program, announced on Tuesday plans to demonstrate the system’s launch of 30 synchronized drones next year. ONR released a video illustrating how the program will work.
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Apr 16 2015, 03:17 AM
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