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On Dec. 4, 2019, Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort held a dedication ceremony for the new"Rise of the Resistance" immersive attraction within the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge compound — and two remotely piloted, heavy-duty Boeing drones wearing X-wing fighter skins were the soaring stars of the evening's performance.
"While lightweight delivery drones are being tested at a number of locations around the nation, the development of heavier vertical takeoff and landing cargo drones for military and commercial use is one of the most promising areas of autonomous aircraft development," said Roger Connor, vertical flight curator at the museum, in an official statement.
According to the Smithsonian's press release, Boeing began developing these all-electric uncrewed CAVs back in 2017, when they were initially designed to haul up to 500 pounds of cargo. Decked out in its geeky X-wing regalia, the donated aircraft has a total wingspan of 20.2 feet and is powered by 128-kilowatt direct-drive electrical motors.
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