New milestone for Hexa testing

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Lift Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, completed its first test flight at Duke Field July 6. The unmanned aircraft, piloted via remote control, used 18 motors and propellers to fly for about 10 minutes and reach a height of about 50 feet. This test was a first step towards incorporating the Hexa into operations at a controlled, military airfield. Duke Field is an auxiliary field north of Eglin’s main base. This flight was completed by Hexa 09, one of two aircraft stationed here. Hexa 05 was used for the first test flight here in April. (Source: Eglin Air Force Base, 07/11/22) Previous