Airbus has unveiled an experimental jet-propelled drone.

“The unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator with the project name SAGITTA flew completely autonomously for around seven minutes over the test site in Overberg, South Africa, on a pre-programmed course,” according to an Airbus announcement. “The innovative flying-wing construction demonstrated excellent flight characteristics during the test. This flight marked the successful completion of the first test phase, which also comprised an extensive series of ground tests.”

Airbus said the drone is a demonstrator for future unmanned aircraft projects, though it did not specify what kind of projects. However, a clue might be found in the fact that the Airbus news release was featured under the defense section of the company’s website.

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