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China unveils modular truck-based drone catapult system
China has demonstrated a drone launch system made from three interlocking trucks that can be packed into shipping containers. The modular design allows drones to take off without a runway, solving a key logistics challenge for deploying larger drones in diverse environments. The system aims to enhance operational flexibility for military or commercial drone use.
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While innovative, the system's real-world reliability and cost-effectiveness remain unproven outside controlled demonstrations.
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No runway, no problem: China demonstrates drone catapult made up of three trucks that interlock like Lego bricks and come in shipping containers →
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