Footage has emerged showing the US Navy’s experimental MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueling drone successfully raising its landing gear during a test flight in Illinois. The milestone marks a critical step in the development of the aircraft, designed to extend the range of carrier-based fighter jets without requiring a crew. Engineers have been closely monitoring the drone’s performance as it prepares for further integration with naval operations. The test highlights ongoing advancements in autonomous aviation technology for military use.
Footage captured the US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray tanker in flight on the test in which it raised its own landing gear for the first time in Illinois.
