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Hardware52 mOctober 27, 2026, 19:10

29-pound underwater drone dives 985 feet to hunt naval mines

A 29-pound underwater drone can dive to 985 feet to hunt naval mines. The system is launched and operated by a single operator.

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29-pound underwater drone dives 985 feet to hunt naval mines

Drone weighs about 29 pounds (13 kg)
Dive depth reaches 985 feet (300 m)
Launched and operated by one person
Designed to hunt naval mines

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