3D-Printed Engine Powers US Army Drone in Breakthrough Flight

A new propulsion design is giving the US Army’s VICTOR drone a different kind of power, combining a 3D-printed rotary engine with an electric motor to improve flight performance.

The propulsion system recently completed a successful flight demonstration after years of research by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory.

The project aims to help tactical drones fly longer and faster, carry heavier equipment, and operate at higher altitudes without placing additional demands on military supply chains.

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