US Army tested Ghost-X drones with high autonomy and machine vision

Due to the two batteries, the drone has increased autonomy and cargo. It is also very compact in folded state due to the modular structure. The US Army tested the Ghost-X drones, developed by Anduril Industries, which is distinguished by autonomy, compactness and machine vision. About it reports Army Recognition. From February 23 to March 20, 2024, the US Army rated the Ghost-X unmanned aerial aircraft.

Dron is the latest achievement in a series of autonomous Ghost unmanned aerial vehicles, designed to perform the most severe intelligence, safety and protection missions. Ghost-X drones stand out for their portability and ease of deployment in various working environments. Designed for expeditionary use, the system is in a thin case for a rifle or a tactical soft case that allows one operator to collect and prepare it for a flight in less than two minutes without using tools.

This convenient design is complemented by durability as Ghost-X will demonstrate the ability to fly in difficult weather conditions. Ghost-X technology is based on expanded autonomy. Equipped with a board computer and machine vision algorithms, the drone detects, classifies, and tracks interesting objects, reasonably focusing on the terrain and airspace. This autonomy is crucial for tactical operations where the speed and accuracy of information can change the situation.

The Ghost-X design provides a variety of flight profiles, balanced efficiently and cruising capabilities. Combined with powerful loading and reduced Ghost-X acoustic signature is suitable for multifunctional operations in a variety of conditions. Its modular structure provides great flexibility in establishing a payload, which allows the operators to adapt the drone to different missions. Ghost X has a political time of 75 minutes, which makes it suitable for long operations.

Due to the action of 25 km, the drone can overcome considerable distances without the need to charge or refuel. GHOST X can carry a useful load of up to 9 kg, which is an important feature for missions that require the transportation of equipment or materials. It is equipped with double batteries and weighing 25 kg, it is relatively small for the device with its capabilities, guaranteeing its rapid and efficient field deployment.

The combination of endurance, range and loading makes Ghost X a universal tool for a wide range of military applications. The Capstone 4 project, which has been tested by drones, is a platform to evaluate how such technologies can be integrated into the efforts of the US Army with modernization. Recall that in September, American technology company Anduril Industries introduced Ghost-X drones at the DSEI 2023 exhibition in London.