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Long-Range Grasshopper

Autonomous runway-independent precision aerial delivery glider.

by Ondas · Unveiled May 2025

PrototypeUncrewed aircraftAirContract awardAug 6, 2026
Milestones20252026
  1. UnveiledLong-Range Grasshopper publicly named, reported
  2. Contract awardAFRL development contract, confirmed

Timeline2

  1. UnveiledReported

    Long-Range Grasshopper publicly named

    The turbine-powered Long-Range Grasshopper was first publicly named in May 2025: in Armada International coverage of the Grasshopper delivery (9 May) and in DZYNE Technologies' 13 May press release announcing its flight test as the newest addition to the Grasshopper line.

    SourcesDZYNE TechnologiesArmada International

  2. Contract awardConfirmed

    AFRL development contract

    Award: Long-Range Grasshopper autonomous aerial delivery development

    SourcesOndas

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Programs & awards1 awards

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  1. 1.
    CompanyOndas Announces New Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Contract Award to Advance Long-Range Grasshopper

    Ondas · Aug 6, 2026 · Supports: Government award, System, System milestone

    “has awarded a more than $6 million contract to DZYNE Technologies”
  2. 2.
    CompanyDZYNE Advances Contested Logistics with 500-lb Payload Long-Range Grasshopper Test

    DZYNE Technologies · May 13, 2025 · Supports: System milestone

    “DZYNE Technologies is proud to announce the successful test flight of the Long-Range Grasshopper, the newest addition to the Grasshopper product line.”
  3. 3.
    NewsGrasshopper Precision Aerial Delivery Introduced

    Armada International · May 9, 2025 · Supports: System milestone

    “DZYNE and AFRL are already working on a Long-Range Grasshopper, which will have an 800 km (500-mile) range.”

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