
AeroVironment said Oct. 14 it has launched the newest iteration of its Puma All Environment (AE) small unmanned aerial system dubbed Puma LE (Long Endurance), offering increased range and endurance along with extra payload capacity for the warfighter. The aircraft, which has already conducted operational tests, weighs under 23 pounds and can be launched by hand or by bungee, said Wahid Nawabi, company president and CEO. It can perform for over five hours, with an operational range of about 37…