General Atomics testing airborne recovery tow line for small UAS

General atomics aerial recovery hoist

Source: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

The tow cable, being developed in partnership with helicopter winch manufacturer Breeze-Eastern, would allow large uncrewed aerial vehicles to recover smaller aircraft while in flight for either refit or return to base.

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