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DARPA’s X-61A Gremlin Air Vehicle (GAV) Recovered Inflight For The First Time

November 9, 2021 Stefano D'Urso

The successful test follows last year’s failed attempt when the drones moved within inches from recovery, however one X-61 was also lost due to an unexpected power system issue. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency […]

Second Successful Flight of X-61A Gremlin Air Vehicle (GAV) For DARPA’s Swarming Program

August 27, 2020 David Cenciotti

The DARPA Gremlins initiative aims to demonstrate aerial launch and recovery of “swarms” of low-cost reusable unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Dynetics, Inc., has successfully test-flown a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV), as well as […]