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US Air Force Eyes Low-Cost Surveillance Drones: What's Behind the RFI

The US Air Force has launched market research for low-cost, fast-deployable surveillance drones. We break down what the RFI signals for the broader UAV industry.

4/16/2026·2 min read

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