RQ-21A makes first flight at sea

The RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS) recently made its first flight at sea on board USS Mesa Verde.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Phillips

The STUAS completed four fly-bys around the ship before recovering with the STUAS Recovery System (SRS).

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