The first NDAA-compliant drone has been developed by the U.S. Marine Corps’ 2nd Maintenance Battalion. Dubbed HANX, the drone is highly adaptable for a broad range of tasks, ranging from reconnaissance to one-way attack duties. HANX also makes use of 3D printed parts, highlights an official U.S. Marines Corps blog post, so they can be quickly manufactured and repaired by Marines in-house.
The introduction and approval of HANX is a significant step by the Marine Corps in creating a secure, rapidly deployable, and customizable drone, with 3D printing replacing the usual slow, contractor-driven procurement cycle.
