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Air Force

Volansi and Roper Pledge to Use Roper’s Ideas on Commercial/Military Integration, Not His Access

Frank Wolfe

Friday, March 5th, 2021

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Volansi and Roper Pledge to Use Roper’s Ideas on Commercial/Military Integration, Not His Access

The Volansi M20 heavy-lift drone (Volansi Photo)

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