Field notes from the near future

Sikorsky Packs Four Autonomous Nomad 100 Drones Into One Deployable Container

Sikorsky has unveiled the Nomad 100 Fast Pack, a 20-foot containerized concept designed to move four runway-independent VTOL aircraft and their support equipment into austere locations.
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