Gremlins UAV Demonstrates First Mid-Air Recovery
After a series of unsuccessful attempts, DARPA’s Gremlins recoverable UAV program has launched and snagged an X-61A air vehicle in flight.
An X-61A successfully engages the "bullet" capture device. Once engaged, the air vehicle is winched up into the trapeze before being lifted back aboard the Hercules carrier by the docking arm.  (Photo: DARPA)
An X-61A successfully engages the "bullet" capture device. Once engaged, the air vehicle is winched up into the trapeze before being lifted back aboard the Hercules carrier by the docking arm. (Photo: DARPA)