Technology August 25, 2014 8:37:39 pm

Scion UAS’ Jackal passes critical landing test

The Scion UAS helicopter drone is able to land on a moving platform, adding to its versatility for users like the Navy and Coast Guard. (Courtesy Scion UAS)

By Joshua Lindenstein

FORT COLLINS – Scion UAS LLC recently demonstrated autonomous takeoff and landing from a moving platform with one of its helicopter drones to help firm up the sale of two of the aircraft to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory as the company prepares for commercialization.

Scion recently completed testing of the Jackal's ability to land on a moving object. — Scion recently completed testing of the Jackal’s ability to land on a moving object.

Only Boeing has managed the same with an unmanned aerial system that is…

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Joshua Lindenstein

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