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US Marine Corps tests using helicopter as mobile drone command center
The U.S. Marine Corps successfully tested using a UH-1Y Venom helicopter as a mobile command center for controlling FPV drones during a Southern California exercise. The test demonstrated the feasibility of deploying and remotely operating low-cost Neros Archer drones from a moving aircraft, extending their operational reach. This integration supports the Corps' modernization efforts as low-cost drones become increasingly important in modern warfare.
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