Israel Matzav: Israel's newest UAV flies two feet off the ground

Israel's newest UAV flies two feet off the ground

An Israel company named Urban Aeronautics has developed a new UAV that flies only two feet off the ground. Why would any army want to use such a thing? Because the Air Mule is capable of navigating closed urban quarters where ordinary trucks and helicopters would not want to go. It can take supplies to troops behind the lines, and it can evacuate wounded soldiers without risking the lives of a pilot or driver. And it protects its cargo better than an ordinary helicopter.

Urban Aeronautics is developing the AirMule for the Israeli army, who want to use the UAV to transport supplies into, and wounded personnel out of, dangerous urban areas. VTOL engines allow the AirMule to navigate in and out of compact alleyways and refugee camp warrens, while the shielded rotor blades protect make the AirMule tougher than a regular helicopter. Plus, by removing the pilot, the AirMule can enter situations too risky for regular helicopters.

Those Jews can be so smart when they want to be.

Israel Matzav: Israel's newest UAV flies two feet off the ground