A video from Kaman shows how its autonomous, medium-lift Kargo UAV might be used to support expeditionary logistics. The quadcopter Kargo drone is designed to carry a payload of up to 800 lb. (around 360 kg) and self-deploy with no payload to a distance of over 500 nautical miles (925 km). It will be powered by a 300-horsepower turbine engine and use conventional transmission technology to drive its four teetering rotor systems.

Kaman Air Vehicles is responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced-technology manned and unmanned air vehicles.

Kaman’s helicopters and unmanned aerial systems fly civilian and military missions around the world, and serve a diverse range of industries, including firefighting, disaster relief, logging, powerline and ski lift construction, defense and emergency search and rescue.

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The days of semi-permanent forward bases and large, concentrated forces are over. Smaller units and distributed teams will operate across vast distances, each requiring responsive and resilient logistics solutions to support and sustain new operating concepts. KARGO UAV, from Kaman Air Vehicles, is the solution.

The days of semi-permanent forward bases and large, concentrated forces are over. Smaller units and distributed teams will operate across vast distances, each requiring responsive and resilient logistics solutions to support and sustain new operating concepts.

KARGO UAV, from Kaman Air Vehicles, is the solution. Reliable, affordable, and maintainable, KARGO UAV self-deploys beyond 500 nautical miles and carries up to 800 pounds of payload. With built-in autonomy, KARGO UAV will be unconstrained by no-go terrain, will sense and avoid obstacles en route, and deliver payloads with pinpoint accuracy.

Plus, KARGO UAV is also designed for easy transport and deployment. Each KARGO UAV fits in a standard cargo container, and with only two personnel it can transition from full-stow to flight-ready in just minutes.

Kaman Air Vehicles showcases Next Generation Cargo drones 'KARGO UAV' for the #USMarine Corps. This drone can cover ranges of 500 nautical Miles and can carry a payload of 800 pounds.

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