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AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 Medium UAS Demonstrates Maritime Autonomous Takeoff and Landing at Vessel Speeds Over 20 Knots

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the company’s JUMP 20 VTOL Medium UAS exceeded expectations during the recent U.S.

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  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the company’s JUMP 20 VTOL Medium UAS exceeded expectations during the recent U.S.
  • The JUMP 20 provided ship-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) support to USFOURTHFLT and USSOUTHCOM during the week-long, at-sea exercise onboard USNS Burlington.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107345207/en/
    AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 VTOL demonstrated autonomous shipboard takeoff and landing during the U.S. Navy’s Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event in Key West, FL (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)
    During HFCE, JUMP 20 showcased its ability to launch and recover at vessel speeds over 20 knots, with fully autonomous flight from takeoff to landing.
  • JUMP 20 is a proven combat-effective platform, and the system's performance during HFCE illustrates the value to maritime operations.