Boeing X-45A Unmanned Aircraft Taxi Together; Ready for Multi-Vehicle Flight

Boeing X-45A Unmanned Aircraft Taxi Together; Ready for Multi-Vehicle Flight:

ST. LOUIS, June 7, 2004 � Two Boeing [NYSE: BA] X-45A unmanned aircraft taxied together recently when they moved under their own power in a coordinated ground operation at NASA�s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
A single pilot-operator controlled both of the Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems (J-UCAS) X-45A technology air vehicles as they demonstrated a series of maneuvers, including 90-degree turns and turnarounds, at speeds of up to 20 knots. The two X-45 aircraft autonomously maintained their positions relative to each other through an inter-vehicle communication link.

It is really pretty to watch them drive about in tandem. A work of art almost... ;-)

One step at a time, is usually the best policy. These things are going to be awsome to watch fly through the sky together. Watch out bad guys!