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    Sandhills Project [Image 7 of 7]

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    A small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) appears to be landing or crashing in an open grassy field, generating a visible smoke trail behind it. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall pine trees under a partly cloudy sky. The smoke and disturbed vegetation suggest a recent impact or controlled landing with propulsion activity.

    UNITED STATES

    08.18.2026

    Photo by Pvt. Angel Franklin 

    XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs

    A Bumblebee V2 small unmanned aircraft system falls after an EDDA point-defense turret engages it during Project Sandhills 2.0 counter-unmanned aircraft testing at Range 63, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on August 18, 2026. Mounted on a Ford F-250 semi-autonomous vehicle, the EDDA turret supports the project’s integrated unmanned breaching package.

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    Date Taken: 08.18.2026
    Date Posted: 08.21.2026 09:50
    Photo ID: 9881292
    VIRIN: 260818-A-TT698-1559
    Resolution: 3698x5403
    Size: 2.89 MB
    Location: US
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    Sandhills Project
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is operating a ruggedized military laptop displaying a drone route-planning software interface with an aerial map view. A dotted circular flight path is visible on the screen over a forested area, and a 'Create Route' panel with color-coded waypoint options is open. A second soldier in camouflage is visible in the blurred background.
    The image shows a close-up of a robotic or remotely operated platform mounted on what appears to be a vehicle or trailer. The system features multiple sensors, cameras, and what appears to be a weapon or tool arm assembly on a pan-tilt mount. The equipment appears to be a tactical or military-grade unmanned ground system photographed against a bright sky.
    A small quadcopter drone is captured mid-flight against a clear, pale blue sky. The drone appears to be at a moderate altitude with its four rotors visibly spinning. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A dark-colored flatbed pickup truck is parked in an open grassy field with a treeline of tall pine trees in the background. A person is standing on or behind the truck operating what appears to be a camera rig or specialized equipment mounted on the vehicle. The scene suggests a film production, wildlife monitoring, or specialized photography operation in a rural outdoor setting.
    A small quadcopter drone is captured mid-flight against a light blue sky, hovering just above the treeline of a dense forest of tall pine and deciduous trees. The drone appears to be white/light gray with visible rotors and what appears to be a camera or sensor payload mounted underneath. The image has a shallow depth of field with the trees softly blurred in the background.
    A small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) appears to be landing or crashing in an open grassy field, generating a visible smoke trail behind it. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall pine trees under a partly cloudy sky. The smoke and disturbed vegetation suggest a recent impact or controlled landing with propulsion activity.

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