(Popular Science) Stuart Fox - The Israeli aerospace company Urban Aeronautics is developing the AirMule UAV for the Israeli army, who want to use it to transport supplies into, and wounded personnel out of, dangerous urban areas. VTOL engines allow the AirMule to navigate in and out of compact areas, while the shielded rotor blades make the AirMule tougher than a regular helicopter. Plus, by removing the pilot, the AirMule can enter situations too risky for regular helicopters.
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