The American underwater drone inspired by the stingray is no longer just a vision, it has passed tests

The completion of the Manta Ray test facility at full scale confirms the vessel’s readiness for real-world operations after being rapidly assembled in terno from modular long lines, said Dr. Kyle Woerner, DARPA program manager for the subspace drone named after the world’s first stingray.

Manta Ray is vt ne mal lun. The combination of modular ground transportation, terrain assembly and subsequent deployment demonstrates a first-of-its-kind capability for an unusually large UUV.

Woerner discovered the fact that Northrop Grumman had transported hundreds of prototypes from factories in Maryland to test sites in California. Easy transport and subsequent assembly of equipment according to research indicate the potential of the Manta Ray for rapid deployment worldwide, even without the need to block valuable space on ships and piers.

Transporting the vessel directly to the area where the plant is to be located saves energy that would otherwise be consumed during transport, explained Woerner.

Energy-challenged vessel

The Manta Ray is designed to use an effective buoyancy glide to move through the water. For filling the most diverse types of bikes, I have several long spaces of different sizes and types.

Through the project, the agency will try to develop sub-aerial propulsion systems with low energy consumption and high efficiency. It wants to discover new energy management techniques for the operation of aerial drones, reports the DefenseScoop portal.

Northrop Grumman said the craft’s modular design allows for a number of power-hungry functions, such as being docked to the moon and going into hibernation mode. Its drive systems have low energy consumption. It is equipped with systems that kill harmful particles of the human environment that cause destruction and degradation of materials.

Thanks to its sensor for detecting fraudulent threats, it is suitable for research. The facility is equipped with hazard classification systems.

The project is part of the American industry’s efforts to build a hybrid fleet of traditional ships supplemented by a new robotic, autonomous vessel capable of using the potential of artificial intelligence. The Navy promises a variety of military operations from them, from air missions to laying mines without endangering the crew.

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