With three sorties under the team's belt, the X-47B test program appears to be hitting its stride. So far the efforts seem to be focused on basic flight maneuvers. Given recent issues with software development on other projects, it will be interesting to see how the mission phase goes. Consider this: the deck of a typical carrier is a busy and crowded place. It won't just be the X-47 that is depending on flawless software when the plane is approaching a trap. It will be all the airplanes and all the people on that deck. Should be interesting!
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