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Purdue University's Windracers ULTRA Completes First Flight in Indiana Drone Corridor
Purdue University's Windracers ULTRA autonomous aircraft made the inaugural flight in the Indiana Drone Corridor, covering over 50 miles. The heavy-lift aircraft's flight occurred during the corridor's opening event in Terre Haute. Purdue plans to utilize the aircraft for testing emergency supply drops in flood-affected areas.
Why it matters
The aircraft will be used to test emergency supply drops for flood-affected communities.
Source: DroneLife — read the original
Source published 3 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC