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Very Accurate Air Drops Possible With GPS

Posted on 02 September 2006 by

A new military product called the Joint Precision Air Drop System uses GPS and the ability to remotely steer parachuting cargo. It enables the U.S. Air Force to toss 2,000-pound bundles out of an airplane flying at 25,000 feet high and have it gently land within a few feet of a precise target MILES AWAY. I want one.

Original post by Mike

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