Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Next American Generation Drones Unveiled

Phantom Eye: The technology behind it means pilotless dog-fights have come a step closer

Next Generation Drones Can Stay In Air For FOUR Days And May Eventually Conduct Dog Fights At 65,000ft -- Daily Mail

The maiden flight of a revolutionary drone aircraft that can stay in the air for four days at 65,000 feet is just days away.

The Phantom Eye, made by Boeing's secretive Phantom Works division, is powered by hydrogen and is designed to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance missions while remaining at high altitude. It will produce only water as a by-product.

Its inaugural flight will take place at Edwards Air Force Base in California and is expected to last between four and eight hours.

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My Comment:
I am looking forward to reading on what will be the next weapons platform for this new generation of drones.

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