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Mojave drone achieves battlefield STOL world-first

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Briefings

General Atomics successfully executed the first simulated STOL mission for its medium-class Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a battlefield environment, marking a significant milestone in aviation engineering. The drone completed the take-off, flight, and landing phases within a controlled simulation before returning to its operational mission. This achievement highlights advancements in short take-off and landing capabilities for unmanned systems operating in complex military settings.

Key points

• General Atomics achieved the first simulated STOL mission for its medium-class Mojave UAS on a battlefield environment.
• The drone completed take-off, flight, and landing phases within a controlled simulation before returning to mission.

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