The US Air Force continues its shift toward autonomous logistics with the delivery of DZYNE Technologies’ “Grasshopper” — a sleek, pilotless glider built to ferry supplies into hard-to-reach or high-risk areas.
Launched from a host aircraft, Grasshopper autonomously stabilizes and flies at speeds of up to 109 miles (176 kilometers) per hour. It completes its mission with a controlled descent, using a parachute to land near its intended target.
With a payload capacity of 500 pounds (227 kilograms), the glider is built to deliver everything from rations and ammunition to medical kits and mission-critical hardware.
Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: USAF Gets Airlift Boost With DZYNE’s New ‘Grasshopper’ Autonomous Glider
