Vanilla UAS breaks world record by being airborne for 8 days

The Vanilla unmanned aircraft system has set a new world record for unrefueled, internal combustion endurance of an unmanned aircraft on Oct. 2.

A Vanilla unmanned aircraft system launches from the Rogers Dry Lakebed on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 24. The aircraft broke the world record for unrefueled, internal combustion endurance of an unmanned aircraft with a total continuous flight time of 8 days, 50 minutes, and 47 seconds, and 12,200 miles, Oct. 2. (Air Force photo by Josh McClanahan)


The drone took off from Edwards Air Force Base and flew for 8 days, 50 minutes, and 47 seconds. The distance covered was 12,200 miles.

The Vanilla is designed as a cost-effective, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform that can be launch immediately to provide persistent coverage.

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