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A drone flies level with a forest of green and brown trees in the background.

First Flight

An unmanned aerial system rises above Eglin Air Force Base, Oct. 8, 2024. Airmen flew the third-party drone for the first time to test its aircraft avoidance capabilities.

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Tags: technology, autonomy, innovation, ENGINEERING, Air Force
Credit: Samuel King Jr., Air Force VIRIN: 241008-F-OC707-9002X.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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