Skunk Works integrates a system to control two or more drones with a single operator

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Skunk Works integrates system to control two or more drones with a single operator
Skunk Works integrates system to control two or more drones with a single operator (X @XTEND_XR)

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has partnered with the Israeli company XTEND to integrate the XOS operating system into the MDCX autonomy platform, enabling a single operator to simultaneously control different classes of drones.

The initiative aims to make command and control more efficient in joint operations, especially in complex, multi-domain scenarios.

During a recent demonstration, a larger unmanned aircraft launched a Class 1 drone for a short-range mission without the need for a second operator. According to the companies, the solution eliminates the transfer of control for specific tasks, such as first-person view, keeping the entire operation under the responsibility of a single professional and enhancing situational awareness.

According to Skunk Works and XTEND, the integration reduces personnel requirements, speeds up the decision-making process, and strengthens cooperation between humans and autonomous systems. XOS was designed to operate in degraded environments, with GPS restrictions or radio-frequency interference, and promises to enable less experienced operators to quickly achieve performance levels close to those of specialists.

Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @XTEND_XR | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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