BAE Systems, QinetiQ sign pact on drone collaboration
The two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.
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The two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.
QinetiQ today announces the launch of Jackdaw, a low-cost, high-performance ‘disposable’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Designed for swarming and collaborative autonomous operations including crewed-uncrewed teaming, Jackdaw will fulfil multiple missions including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, airborne decoy and threat representation. Jackdaw will enable our armed forces to reduce operational risk and increase combat mass by rapidly…
QinetiQ has unveiled a concept for a multirole jet-powered drone that it says will be cheap enough to be expendable in battle.
The two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.
QinetiQ has unveiled a concept for a multirole jet-powered drone that it says will be cheap enough to be expendable in battle.