General Atomics has tested the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) drone using the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite network for aircraft communications under a US Army contract.
The company has completed two GE-ER flights and multiple ground tests focusing on aircraft control, sensors, and communication systems.
Future tests are being planned to cover extended flight operations.
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