The U.S. Army has released a request for proposals for "autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)" -- better known as drones -- for dropping off medical supplies and picking up injured troops, engadget.com has reported. The Army isn't looking for new tools, however; it's looking t for the repurposing of current aircraft to do the job. According to engadget, preferred drones include the A160 Hummingbird and the K-MAX, and other suggestion is for remote-control modification of the infamous Black Hawk.
For what type of drones is the U.S. Army currently seeking proposals?
For what type of drones is the U.S. Army currently seeking proposals?
Answer: Medical-related drones
The U.S. Army has released a request for proposals for "autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)" -- better known as drones -- for dropping off medical supplies and picking up injured troops, engadget.com has reported. The Army isn't looking for new tools, however; it's looking t for the repurposing of current aircraft to do the job. According to engadget, preferred drones include the A160 Hummingbird and the K-MAX, and other suggestion is for remote-control modification of the infamous Black Hawk.
The U.S. Army has released a request for proposals for "autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)" -- better known as drones -- for dropping off medical supplies and picking up injured troops, engadget.com has reported. The Army isn't looking for new tools, however; it's looking t for the repurposing of current aircraft to do the job. According to engadget, preferred drones include the A160 Hummingbird and the K-MAX, and other suggestion is for remote-control modification of the infamous Black Hawk.
