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Dronesunited statesSep 01, 2026

Carry More, Fly Farther: DARPA Launches Second Drone Lift Challenge

DARPA launched a second heavy-lift drone challenge with added difficulty. The competition seeks drones carrying more payload over greater range. It pushes advances in unmanned cargo and logistics. Winners could inform future military lift systems.

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