The Marines launched a drone from a moving helicopter and practiced passing off control to an helicopter to fly it on to its target.
Launching the drones from helicopters extends their reach and allows the aircraft to operate at further distances.
US Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic
US Marines tested deploying and controlling FPV drones from helicopters.
They also passed control of a drone launched by ground forces to a helicopter miles away.
These practices could deliver advantages in combat for Marines.
US Marine Corps tests using helicopter as mobile drone command center
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