/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/us-marines-currently-testing-disposable-drones-for-supply-dropsThe disposable drones are made from cheap plywood and have enough space to carry over 700 kg. These gliders are essentially wooden boxes with electronics inside. (Image credit: Logistic Gliders) I am hoping they release the designs for this. See...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/us-marines-currently-testing-disposable-drones-for-supply-dropsWed, 10 Apr 2019 15:02:36 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c201190a-f045-4500-977a-3c3421d1aed9jomoenginer0<p>Oorah, Devil Dogs! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Marines operate on one of the lowest budgets of all of the US Military branches, so it&#39;s not surprising they are making due with what they got.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These seem to have greater potential for areas that have been hit by some sort of natural disaster like a flood or earthquake.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=6832&AppID=141&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/us-marines-currently-testing-disposable-drones-for-supply-dropsWed, 10 Apr 2019 14:33:04 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c201190a-f045-4500-977a-3c3421d1aed9ralphjy0<p>Pretty cool stuff.&nbsp; Not sure about DIY though.&nbsp; Something that carries 300kg and made of plywood must be pretty heavy.&nbsp; I guess there&#39;s lots of possibilities for a scale model made of balsa wood or other lightweight material.&nbsp; Maybe deployed from a powered drone or balloon.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=6832&AppID=141&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">