MANILA, Philippines — A Hermes 900 drone of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) crashed Saturday morning during a functional check flight in Cagayan de Oro. All emergency procedures were performed and Field Service Representatives were called for troubleshooting.”No civilian casualties and damage to properties were reported. The PAF said it would conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The Israeli-made Hermes 900, which can be used for ground support and maritime patrol missions, has a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and flight endurance of up to 36 hours. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 28, 2022 21:33 UTC