This helicopter-esque unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on display at this year's Navy Opportunity Forum in Arlington, Va., can be launched by hand or from a tube. The three-pound, virtually silent device is designed to be used to deploy sensors that can detect potential hazards down below while allowing manned aircraft to remain at a safe distance away.
Manufactured by West Lafayette, Ind.-based Lite Machines, the battery-powered prototype UAV is still undergoing field testing. It is expected to cost less than $2,000 if it makes it to market.
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