Watch first ever drone refueling a Navy F-18

[DigitalDrifter]

Nicely done!

 

[Rambunctious]

Cool just a big flying fuel tank....

 

[DigitalDrifter]

I accidently posted this on the wrong board.

 

[Doc7505]

Nicely done!

Only when you consider that the transfer only amounted to approximately 42 gallons of jet fuel.
That's a good first try. Now if a drone can carry enough fuel as a tanker for refuel that would be a leap forward.

 

[okfine]

Nicely done!

Only when you consider that the transfer only amounted to approximately 42 gallons of jet fuel.
That's a good first try. Now if a drone can carry enough fuel as a tanker for refuel that would be a leap forward.

I was going to question why a fueled FA-18 would need fueling. Obviously a demonstration but really cool.

Any idea where that airfield is?

 

[$ecular#eckler]

How much range does the drone have and how much fuel can be transferred?

I want answers - why, when a c-130 refueler has big range and big fuel tanks!