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Five unmanned aerial vehicles hover over the beach during daylight.

Beach Flight

Unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with specialized software and sensors fly during the Technical Concept Experiment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 19, 2024. The event showcased multiple systems designed to enhance the ability to carry out amphibious operations.