Boeing’s [BA] Phantom Eye unmanned aerial system (UAS) recently completed its first autonomous flight at Edwards AFB, Calif., the company said in a statement. The 28-minute flight began at 6:22 a.m. PST as Phantom Eye climbed to an altitude of 4,080 feet and reached a cruising speed of 62 knots. The vehicle sustained some damage when landing as the landing gear dug into the lakebed and broke, the company said. Boeing plans to fly Phantom Eye for a longer duration…
Boeing’s Phantom Eye UAS Completes First Autonomous Flight
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