Message posted by lone wolf on July 24, 2006 at 18:18:56 PST:
The auto industry has been using 3D "printing" for some time. I've recall seeing this on a PBS Nova. Regarding autonomous flight, the Global Hawk is already there:
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Once mission parameters are programmed into Global Hawk, the UAV can autonomously taxi, take off, fly, remain on station capturing imagery, return and land. Ground-based operators monitor UAV health and status, and can change navigation and sensor plans during flight as necessary.
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In Reply to: Lockheed "Prints" A Stealth Aircraft posted by Steve Douglass on July 24, 2006 at 14:52:22 PST:
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