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    U.S. Army Soldiers test K1000 drone during Project Convergence Capstone 6(PC-C6) [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military personnel in camouflage uniform and boonie hat stands on a dry desert lakebed observing a civilian sedan that has a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) mounted on a launch platform on its roof. The vehicle appears to be accelerating along a dirt track, likely to generate sufficient speed for drone launch. The setting appears to be an arid desert testing or training environment with mountain ranges visible in the background.

    FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.18.2026

    Photo by Spc. Angeles Cruz Vega 

    Army Communications and Outreach Office

    A U.S. Soldier, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, prepares to launch a K1000 drone during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 (PC-C6), at Fort Irwin, California, July 18, 2026. PC-C6 allows the Army, joint force and multinational participants to experiment and collect data on emerging capabilities in support of transformation efforts. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angeles Cruz Vega)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2026
    Date Posted: 07.21.2026 20:32
    Photo ID: 9823668
    VIRIN: 260718-A-HV350-1060
    Resolution: 7290x4862
    Size: 8.95 MB
    Location: FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 152
    Downloads: 9

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    A dark-colored sedan, appearing to be a Toyota, is driving across a dry desert lakebed with a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) mounted on a roof rack. The vehicle is kicking up dust as it moves, suggesting it is being used as a mobile launch platform for the drone. The setting appears to be a remote arid desert environment with low hills visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a drone or unmanned system control station. Multiple screens display aerial/map imagery consistent with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations. One operator is holding a game-controller-style input device used for unmanned system control.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP uniforms are operating what appears to be a drone or UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) ground control station. One soldier is seated using a game-style controller while monitoring multiple screens displaying aerial/map imagery, while the other stands beside him speaking on a handheld radio. The setup includes multiple laptops, a large monitor, and wireless antenna arrays consistent with a tactical UAS operations center.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform and boonie hat stands on a dry desert lakebed observing a civilian sedan that has a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) mounted on a launch platform on its roof. The vehicle appears to be accelerating along a dirt track, likely to generate sufficient speed for drone launch. The setting appears to be an arid desert testing or training environment with mountain ranges visible in the background.
    A white fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or small aircraft is captured at low altitude over a dry desert lakebed, appearing to be either landing or taking off. The arid, flat terrain is characteristic of a dry lake or playa, with rugged, rocky desert mountains visible in the background. The scene suggests a remote test or operational flight environment.

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