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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
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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

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