The American armed forces presented a new system of unmanned small aircraft during the multinational exercises Bright Star 25, organized in Talet Al Keif, Egypt on August 30, 2025.
According to the American Air Force, the 1st squadron of special operations demonstrated the EDGE 130 Blue, a military level tricopter designed for intelligence, surveillance and recognition missions (ISR).
Characteristics of the Edge 130 Blue
The Edge 130 Blue weighs only 1,200 grams and can stay in flight before more than two hours, reaching what developers describe as the reference endurance of the sector among the platforms approved by Blue Uas.
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The aircraft combines three rotors and fixed wings for flight efficiency, in addition to resisting winds up to 40 miles per hour. Its configuration allows an assembly in a single minute by a single operator, thus strengthening tactical mobility on the ground.
Other strengths:
- Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and stationary flight capacity;
- Modular useful charges, exchangeable without tools;
- Secure integration into existing defense systems;
- Slight structure to increase operational efficiency in contested environments.
Strategic importance
The main mission of the drone is to provide real -time air images and improve the situational conscience of the troops in combat. By filling the gap between short -range small quadricopters and larger drones, the Edge 130 Blue appears as a practical solution for quick operations, with a lower logistical request.
BRIGHT STAR 25
Bright Star 25 is one of the largest joint military exercises in the Middle East and has brought together American and partners to test interoperability in complex scenarios. The first of the EDGE 130 Blue was considered one of the great highlights of the event, highlighting Pentagon efforts to integrate unanswered technologies with multinational operations.
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