http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/21083919/robot-helicopters-help-out-in-war-zones#axzz2KJXn1XRL
"On Dec. 17, 2011, K-MAX became the first unmanned helicopter to fly a resupply mission, delivering approximately 3,500 pounds of cargo to Afghanistan."
"Since its debut in the war zones, the two autonomous K-MAX helicopters in use have flown more than 600 missions over 700 flight hours, and delivered more than 2 million pounds of cargo."
"In May of last year, the aircraft performed a historic "hot hook-up," enabling personnel to attach cargo to the unmanned aircraft while in hover mode."
"In the civilian space, K-MAX also has a range of applications from helicopter logging and power line construction to ski-lift installations and even remote construction sites. KMAX has enormous potential for emergency response missions too, ranging from firefighting and disaster relief to search and rescue."
As an aside, the article's author lists herself as a "Ballet dancer turned defense specialist"; first I think I have heard of that career transition.
"On Dec. 17, 2011, K-MAX became the first unmanned helicopter to fly a resupply mission, delivering approximately 3,500 pounds of cargo to Afghanistan."
"Since its debut in the war zones, the two autonomous K-MAX helicopters in use have flown more than 600 missions over 700 flight hours, and delivered more than 2 million pounds of cargo."
"In May of last year, the aircraft performed a historic "hot hook-up," enabling personnel to attach cargo to the unmanned aircraft while in hover mode."
"In the civilian space, K-MAX also has a range of applications from helicopter logging and power line construction to ski-lift installations and even remote construction sites. KMAX has enormous potential for emergency response missions too, ranging from firefighting and disaster relief to search and rescue."
As an aside, the article's author lists herself as a "Ballet dancer turned defense specialist"; first I think I have heard of that career transition.
