The U.S. Air Force is on the verge of revolutionizing aerial surveillance with the ULTRA (Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft) drone, a innovant aircraft that has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to stay in flight for at least three consecutive days.This achievement, confirmed by recent tests conducted at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, represents a significant advancement in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Developed by DZYNE Technologies, the ULTRA, resembling a glider, boasts an impressive wingspan of over 24 meters (80 feet), enabling it to carry substantial payloads of 180 kilograms (400 pounds) over vast distances.
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| US Air Force crew preps an ULTRA drone for taxi before takeoff, May 7, 2024 ( Picture source : USAF) |
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