Sunday, February 16, 2014

DARPA Unveils A New Version Of Unmanned Drones

Changing shapes: Like other drones, the vehicles can serve as unmanned flying machines but these new devices can also be used in a number of different forms

The 'Transformer' Drones Set To Hit The Front Lines: New Shape-Shifting Military Drone That Can Change Into Different Vehicles Unveiled By Defense Department -- Daily Mail

* A new drone is being built that will be able to 'shift-shapes'
* DARPA is spearheading the project along with private firm Lockheed Martin
* Will be able to fly unmanned, pick up soldiers, drop off cargo and collect intelligence all in the same vehicle

A series of transformers-style drones that can can be used to carry cargo or even evacuate troops were unveiled by the Defense Department today.

The new concept images revealed on Tuesday show that the modular flying drones could adapt depending on the particular mission.

Like other drones, the vehicles can serve as unmanned flying machines but these new devices can also be used in a number of different instances as well.

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Update: DARPA Unveils Unmanned Drones To Assist War Zone Troops -- Red Orbit

My Comment: I know that drones will be important in future military operations .... but will these make the cut? Only time will tell.

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