US Soldiers Test Drones in Mojave Desert Conditions
US Army soldiers experimented with drones at a recent exercise in the Mojave Desert, working to understand the challenges of operating them in punishing conditions.
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US Army soldiers experimented with drones at a recent exercise in the Mojave Desert, working to understand the challenges of operating them in punishing conditions.
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