The plane caught the drone in flight. How it looked

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tested a drone

X-61 Gremlins. He was caught in flight by a specially equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft. Discuss

C-130 took the drone in the air and lifted it aboard. The point is, Gremlins are reusable reconnaissance drones. However, they can also deliver blows.

It is worth noting that this is the first successful testwith drones. Previously, there were several attempts to catch a drone in flight, but they ended in failure. Experts said that “every time they were a few inches from the connection.”

Another advantage of Gremlins is the ability to attack in a swarm. Moreover, each device can carry its own load - reconnaissance equipment or equipment for electronic suppression.

Note that drones can also be returned to the ground using a parachute. However, the possibility of aerial launch and return expands the operational capabilities of the UAVs.

Source: Rossiyskaya Gazeta