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September 15, 2021 | International, Aerospace

BAE bets on battery-powered quadcopter drone for cargo hauling

BAE Systems is moving into the quadcopter drone sector in a collaboration with drone maker Malloy Aeronautics to produce an electric-powered vehicle capable of lifting loads up to 300kg.

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/14/bae-bets-on-battery-powered-quadcopter-drone-for-cargo-hauling/

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    October 17, 2019 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence

    Contract Awards by US Department of Defense - October 16, 2019

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