U.S. Army drone sets endurance record using domestic-made motors

A U.S. Army unmanned aerial system has set a new endurance record powered entirely by domestically manufactured electric motors. The achievement is significant as it validates American-made propulsion components as viable replacements for Chinese-origin motors that dominate the commercial and military UAS supply chain. The record flight demonstrates that domestic motor technology can meet demanding military performance specifications. The result supports ongoing U.S. efforts to secure the drone supply chain against foreign component dependencies.