AFRL releases details of secret drone 'ULTRA'
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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has released information on the ULTRA, an unmanned long-distance reconnaissance aircraft. The ULTRA can carry more than 450 pounds (about 204 kilograms) of cargo and can fly for more than 80 hours.
Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA) – Air Force Research Laboratory
ULTRA is an abbreviation for 'Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft.' ULTRA is an aircraft designed for reconnaissance missions in the Pacific region, and was developed in collaboration with DZYNE Technologies , a company that develops automated defense systems.
This is what the ULTRA looks like. It was developed based on a manned sports glider, ensuring high durability while keeping costs down.
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It has a flight time of over 80 hours and can carry a load of over 200 kilograms.
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The ULTRA is also equipped with a variety of sensors, including electro-optical, infrared and radio sensors, allowing it to carry out reconnaissance missions. These sensors are relatively inexpensive, but because the ULTRA flies at a low altitude, it is able to gather sufficient information.
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In addition, ULTRA is said to be easy to operate, and pilots can operate it anywhere on Earth via satellite.
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