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Helicopter-UAV. Demonstrated teaming with AW-159 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

A UK first for seamless integration

On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This took place in the UK during Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) trials between a AW-159 Wildcat helicopter and a semi-autonomous UAV from Callen-Lenz Associates.In this instance, MUMT is when a helicopter crew controls a UAV from the helicopter like it...

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Rome, Italy, 10/21/2020 08:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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