U.S. Military Look Into Remote Controlled 'Helicopter Truck Transformers' That Can Be Sent On Rescue Missions WITHOUT A Driver -- Daily Mail
* New drone is in development to meet the requirements of the U.S. military for a new evacuation vehicle
* Currently being tested by Advanced Tactics, an El Segundo-based firm
* Called Black Knight Transformer, it would be capable of both flying and driving and would be operated by a remote
It utilizes the vertical take off and landing of a helicopter and couples it with the off road driving capabilities of a truck.
And, what's even better, is that this robotic warrior is remote controlled.
Introducing Black Night Transformer, a specially made truck that comes complete with eight rotors - four on each side - that will spring out for take off and then fold in while driving.
The machine was built as part of a U.S. military desire for a 'multi-mission medical and casualty evacuation unmanned air vehicle/unmanned ground vehicle', according to Pop Science.
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More News On The U.S. Military's 'Black Knight Transformer'
Will This Helicopter Truck Fly? -- Popular Science
This Flying Drone Helicopter Truck Is A Real Life Transformer -- Gizmodo
AT Transformer is the flying Hummer the army has always wanted -- DVice
Roadable VTOL Aircraft and Modular Cargo Systems -- Next Big Future
Multicopter meets monster truck: The AT Transformer roadable VTOL aircraft -- Gizmag
Transformer Vehicle Sets for Flight Testing in California Next Month -- Defense Update
Real-life transformer drone can switch between a helicopter and a truck -- Digital Trends
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