General Atomics, AFRL Eye Next Steps for Autonomous Drone Concepts

General Atomics, the maker of one of the Air Force’s first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has ambitious plans for its family of semi-autonomous drones beyond the FQ-42, including a flying-wing aircraft capable of carrying out both reconnaissance and strike missions. Meanwhile, the Air Force Research Laboratory announced a new program to test mission systems for autonomous aircraft, particularly those meant for reconnaissance. The lab recently flew General Atomics’ CCA prototype, the XQ-67A, as part of the program. The post General Atomics, AFRL Eye Next Steps for Autonomous Drone Concepts appe

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