Humvee Broken Down in the Desert? A Drone Takes Care of It: US Army Delivers 3D-Printed Parts From the Sky
The U.S. Army tested the Tactical Resupply Vehicle-150 (TRV-150) drone during an exercise that focused on innovation and realistic battlefield conditions.
Capable of carrying up to 68 kilograms of supplies, the TRV-150 allows soldiers to receive equipment remotely without exposing themselves to danger.
During the two-week exercise in the CENTCOM region, troops trained in assembly, operation and flight coordination of the TRV-150.
Training included planning flight routes to deliver supplies in various tactical scenarios.
In one scenario, a Humvee was disabled by a broken axle shaft. A 3D-printed spare part was launched from the drone to repair the vehicle, demonstrating the ability to provide timely support in the field.
“We don’t always have all the equipment we need available when we’re in the field,” said Marvin Mazariego , drone operator with the 1836th Transportation Company.
“The drone is able to travel far, delivering what we need in minutes instead of waiting hours to coordinate with another team to reach us on site,” he added.
Soldier operates the TR 150
Accelerating Drone Innovation
The United States is stepping up efforts to improve battlefield support through the rapid development and deployment of unmanned aerial systems focused on immediate, practical operational needs.
Earlier this month, the Department of Defense launched “ Project GI ,” a program aimed at accelerating the delivery of next-generation drones. The $20 million award is intended to recognize the most scalable and innovative projects that can lead the way for the UAS of the future for the military.
The initiative challenges vendors to rapidly produce and deploy small- to medium-sized unmanned aerial systems at scale, incorporating direct feedback from soldiers in the field.
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