Lockheed Martin has gone ahead and unveiled a high-tech new folding drone, dubbed the Outsider, at the Defence and Security Equipment International convention in London.
This particular folding drone can be launched from a lightweight canisters. Despite weighing only 1.7 kilograms and measuring in at 4 inches in width, the Outsider drone is capable of hitting a top speed of 93 km/h, and can carry heavier payloads than other drones its size. What's more, this drone can be quickly launched at the push of a button and can operate in autonomous mode or under the control of a human operator.
Designed to be discreet and attentive, this folding drone is clearly targeted towards industrial and military reconnaissance and security applications.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Discreet Folding Drones
- Lockheed Martin's Outsider drone showcases the trend of discreet and compact folding drones for military and industrial use.
- Lightweight Launch Systems
- The use of lightweight canisters for launching drones presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the drone industry.
- Autonomous Drone Technology
- The Outsider drone highlights the trend of autonomous drones that can be operated remotely or in autonomous mode for various applications.
Sectors Adopting This
- Military Technology
- The Outsider drone is designed for military applications, demonstrating disruptive innovation in the military technology industry.
- Industrial Security
- The discreet and compact design of the Outsider drone makes it ideal for industrial security applications, presenting opportunities for innovation in this industry.
- Drone Manufacturing
- The development of folding drones with advanced capabilities opens up new possibilities and innovation opportunities in the drone manufacturing industry.
