Drone fleet set to fly crucial supplies between ships for first time
- 700X NAS, based at RNAS Culdrose, will deploy a team to operate drones on the Carrier Strike Group.
- A Ministry of Defence research project led to the creation of these Malloy drones for faster tech adoption.
- The team of twelve sailors will operate nine Malloy T-150 eVTOL UAVs from three ships initially.
- Lieutenant Parfitt noted that 95% of stores previously transferred weighed under 50kg, suitable for drone transport.
- The Royal Navy intends that UAV resupply frees helicopters to focus on combat and force protection roles.
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Royal Navy to integrate logistics drones on Carrier Strike Group deployment
For the first time, logistics UAVs will be integrated into a UK Carrier Strike Group operations, delivering stores between vessels when the task force leaves for the CSG25 deployment later this month. In addition to the crewed aircraft group, HMS Prince of Wales will embark a small fleet of Malloy T-150 octo-copter UAVs. These will […] The post Royal Navy to integrate logistics drones on Carrier Strike Group deployment first appeared on Navy Look
UK warships to use Drones for resupply – Monkey Viral
The Royal Navy is set to deploy a fleet of T-150 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) later this month. Nine T-150 quadcopters will carry out essential tasks including transporting defense equipment, food, and small packages across the task group’s vessels. With a maximum payload of 68 kilograms and a top speed of 60 miles per hour, […]
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