The Navy’s newest version of the unmanned Fire Scout helicopter has flown for the first time as the service continues to develop a system designed to provide longer endurance than its predecessor. The MQ-8C Fire Scout lifted off at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Calif. in the afternoon on Oct. 31 and flew for seven minutes to demonstrate its autonomous control systems, before a second nine-minute flight that reached an altitude of 50 feet. "First flight is a critical…
Navy Newest Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter Takes First Flight
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