Unmanned air and ground systems are being combined into a single integrated capability designed for elevated sensing and persistent connectivity.
The configuration pairs Overland AI’s autonomous navigation software and Ultra unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with Hoverfly’s tethered unmanned aerial system, creating a coordinated platform that links mobility with sustained aerial overwatch.
By keeping the drone aloft while the ground vehicle operates below, the system is intended to extend sensing range and maintain communications in contested environments.
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