Boeing Showcase Little Bird ULB demonstrator helicopter for the South Korean armed forces

The Boeing Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) demonstrator helicopter is a modification of the MD 530F single-turbine helicopter, designed for both manned and unmanned flight. The ULB can be remotely operated or programmed for autonomous operations in any of its three operational modes: dual pilot, single pilot or unmanned flight operations.

The high payload capacity allows missions to include long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions using heavy, high-capability sensors.

Boeing Showcase  Little Bird ULB demonstrator helicopter  for the South Korean armed forces at ADEX-2015

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