US integrates reconnaissance UAVs with Abrams tanks

The US Army combines an Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tank with a Skydio X2D Multiband reconnaissance drone during the Pegasus Forge battlefield exercise.

During the large-scale Pegasus Forge exercise, the US military tested new technology under real battlefield conditions and gained combat experience by directly integrating Skydio X2D Multiband unmanned aerial vehicles with Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tank formations. Photo: @David Dumas.

During the event, an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operator from the 8th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team launched a Skydio X2D Multiband drone from a Bradley Fighting Vehicle to direct the movements of an Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tank. Photo: @David Dumas.

According to Skydio, the Skydio X2D Multiband drone was developed in collaboration with both US and allied defense customers to improve performance across a variety of communications systems. Photo: @Skydio.

By operating across multiple frequency bands, the Skydio X2D Multiband drone system can mitigate challenges such as interference, attenuation, or bandwidth limitations. Photo: @David Dumas.

Powered by Skydio Autonomy Enterprise, an AI-driven flight engine, the Skydio X2D Multiband drone offers 360° obstacle avoidance, autonomous tracking, GPS-free navigation, and workflow automation. Photo: @David Dumas.

The Skydio X2D Multiband drone's dual-sensor payload includes a color camera and a FLIR thermal sensor, giving operators day and night reconnaissance capabilities. Photo: @Skydio.

The Skydio X2D Multiband drone is built to meet the US Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) requirements. Photo: @David Dumas.

It's ruggedly designed, foldable, designed and manufactured in the USA, and complies with the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Photo: @David Dumas.

Additional features include the optional Skydio 3D Scan add-on, which automatically captures data to create high-resolution 3D models with comprehensive coverage. Photo: @Skydio.

The drone has a wireless range of up to 10 km, an average flight time of 35 minutes, and is protected by cybersecurity through AES-256 wireless encryption. Photo: @David Dumas.

The combination of aerial reconnaissance and armored firepower is intended to improve situational awareness and tactical coordination on the battlefield. Photo: @David Dumas.

By deploying the Skydio X2D Multiband drone from a forward-positioned Bradley Fighting Vehicle, crews can identify threats, track enemy movements, and guide the Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tank to move more efficiently and safely through complex terrain. Photo: @David Dumas.

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