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A demonstration in San Bernardino paired a Robinson R44 helicopter with a Ponderosa FireSparrow Mk10 drone to test Ciconia’s coordination and collision-avoidance system. The event examined whether crewed and uncrewed aircraft could identify a developing conflict and receive useful guidance before they came dangerously close. During the demonstration, the system provided the R44 pilot with…
NASA is developing SkyFall, a mission concept that would send three small helicopters to explore Mars. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and AeroVironment will co-design and co-manufacture the rotorcraft, extending the partnership that helped create the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. NASA describes each SkyFall aircraft as weighing about 11 pounds and carrying cameras, ground-penetrating radar, temperature sensors…
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