New Structural Materials for Unmanned Vehicles (image)

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Caption

Army researchers look at new structural materials for unmanned vehicles systems, such as the RQ-7B Shadow shown here, because these materials are less susceptible to corrosion, lightweight and have higher electrical conductivity than traditional elastomers.

Credit

Master Sgt. Matt Hecht

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