Invader ZIM Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Let me be the first to welcome our future robotic drone overlords. :lol: How long do you guys think before this thing decides to become self aware? :) Nevertheless, a new record has been achieved, this is not the same kind of drone like the Predators most are now familiar with. Background on the X-47B program: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_X-47B Video's of the catapult launch from various angles: Landing: Edited May 16, 2013 by Invader ZIM
marcos Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Next up carrier landing. Edited May 17, 2013 by marcos
Invader ZIM Posted May 17, 2013 Author Posted May 17, 2013 Yea, carrier landing will be the next interesting milestone.
marcos Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 Yea, carrier landing will be the next interesting milestone. I wonder whether it will auto-land or be flown in via remote.
marcos Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=74225 X-47B Accomplishes First Ever Carrier Touch and Go aboard CVN 77
topol-m Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 Let me be the first to welcome our future robotic drone overlords. :lol: someone hasn't been visiting the photos/videos thread recently [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Invader ZIM Posted May 18, 2013 Author Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) lol, actually I haven't been to the photos and videos for awile, thanks for pointing out there's some good photos there topol-m. Didn't realize you had the X-47B stuff covered already. :) Edited May 18, 2013 by Invader ZIM
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