SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 7, 2025Interesting Engineering

Lockheed Martin’s giant runway-free drone flies like jet, hovers like chopper

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Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky division unveiled its new Nomad family of vertical takeoff drones that combine helicopter hovering abilities with jet-like speed and range, eliminating the need for runways. The scalable design ranges from small 56-pound reconnaissance drones to Black Hawk-sized aircraft weighing over 1,320 pounds, featuring autonomous flight capabilities for military and civilian missions.

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