Even in the headline-grabbing world of drones, the Predator stands out
The MQ-1 accumulated more than 1 million flight hours in reconnaissance and combat missions.
By Jon Guttman
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Construction, renovation, unit moves solidify Grand Forks AFB’s role as the center of the service’s ISR mission
The 319th Reconnaissance Wing will add units at remote sites to its command, starting next year.
By Todd South
Air Force wasted $17M on unneeded, never-delivered weather sensors for Reaper drone, IG finds
The weather sensor wouldn't have done much to stop Reaper crashes even if it had been finished, IG found.
Unmanned aircraft could provide low-cost boost for Air Force’s future aircraft inventory, new study says
As the Air Force builds up toward a 386-squadron goal, it should take a second look at how much of its inventory should be unmanned, says a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
By Valerie Insinna
5 times in history enemies shot down a US drone
On Aug. 20, the United States linked the downing of an MQ-9 Reaper over Yemen by Houthi forces to Iran. Here are five times U.S. drones were shot down by enemy forces.
By Cal Pringle