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Lifter Lite

Grid Aero long-range autonomous cargo drone for distributed Pacific logistics.

by Grid Aero · Unveiled Aug 18, 2025

PrototypeUncrewed aircraftAirUnveiledAug 18, 2025

Autonomous cargo aircraft Grid Aero is developing to carry roughly a thousand or more pounds over long distances for dispersed military logistics, backed by an AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract.

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    Lifter Lite debuts

    SourcesAir & Space Forces Magazine

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    NewsNew Startup Unveils Autonomous Cargo Drones for Distributed Ops in the Pacific

    Air & Space Forces Magazine · Aug 18, 2025 · Supports: System, System milestone

    “Grid Aero debuted its “Lifter Lite” drone Aug. 18, as the firm announced $6 million in seed funding”

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