The Horus A is an

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of the United States. In late 2024, press reports indicated the Horus A drone was undergoing flight testing by the

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. The aircraft is described as a "persistent" drone, capable of very long flight times as it is powered by

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s driving eight electric motors. It is reportedly able to carry a mission payload of 68kg. It is projected to conduct intelligence missions or perhaps to aid in communications or the control of other drone aircraft.

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