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Sikorsky Completes Nomad 100 UAS Flight Testing

6 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Theaviationist

Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of the Nomad 100 UAS, a rotor blown wing VTOL drone, as part of DARPA's EVADE program. The Nomad 100 is a novel drone design, first unveiled last year. The testing marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nomad 100 UAS.

Why it matters

The successful testing of the Nomad 100 UAS is significant for the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems, particularly those with VTOL capabilities. This technology has the potential to enhance military operations and surveillance capabilities.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence Industry Europe ·
    Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky completes Nomad 100 initial flight tests for DARPA EVADE program
  2. Interestingengineering ·
    Nomad 100 rotor-blown wing drone completes first flight tests for runway-free ops
  3. ExecutiveBiz ·
    Sikorsky Completes Initial Flight Tests of Nomad 100 Drone for DARPA EVADE
  4. Theaviationist · Primary
    Sikorsky Completes Initial Flight Testing of Nomad 100 UAS
  5. The Defense Post ·
    Sikorsky’s Nomad 100 Clears Early DARPA Flight Trials
  6. UASweekly.com ·
    Sikorsky Nomad 100 Advances DARPA EVADE Program with Successful Flight Testing