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    XVIII Airborne Corps hosts Scarlet Dragon 26.3 [Image 7 of 10]

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    A large swarm of quadcopter drones is captured in various stages of takeoff and flight over a sandy open field. Dozens of drones are visible both on the ground and ascending into the sky, suggesting a coordinated mass launch exercise. The setting appears to be a military or testing facility surrounded by pine trees.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Hocson 

    XVIII Airborne Corps

    Small unmanned aircraft systems launch from Holland Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., during Scarlet Dragon 26-3, Sept. 16, 2026, to test the drones’ swarming capability in a simulated operational environment. Industry partners and Soldiers with the XVIII Airborne Corps evaluated the platform’s ability to operate in coordinated formation by launching dozens of aircraft simultaneously from a single site.

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 12:36
    Photo ID: 9944339
    VIRIN: 260916-A-EO237-5741
    Resolution: 4437x2958
    Size: 2.59 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    The image shows a large swarm of multirotor drones (quadcopters or hexacopters) flying in a loosely distributed formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. The drones appear to be small consumer or commercial-grade UAVs, visible as dark silhouettes at varying altitudes and distances. This appears to be a coordinated drone swarm demonstration or show.
    Close-up interior view of a tactical off-road vehicle, likely a military or special operations utility vehicle (UTV). The vehicle features carbon fiber bucket seats with branded headrests, a roll cage, and various mounted equipment including electronics and communication devices. The vehicle is positioned in an open field or training area visible in the background.
    A large swarm of quadcopter drones is captured in various stages of flight over an open dirt field surrounded by a tree line. The drones range from ground level to high altitude, suggesting a mass launch or coordinated swarm exercise. The setting appears to be a military or research testing ground based on the terrain and scale of the operation.
    The image shows a light-sport aircraft or powered parachute/paramotor buggy with a carbon fiber body, registration number N184SR, parked on an open grassy field. The vehicle features a rear-mounted pusher propeller, a visible engine with turbocharger components, and an intercooler, with what appears to be a parachute or canopy stored in a black bag on top. The setting is a rural airstrip or open field under partly cloudy skies.
    A heavily modified off-road utility vehicle (UTV/buggy) is stationary in an open grassy field under a clear blue sky. The vehicle has been extensively outfitted with what appears to be military or tactical equipment, including mounted systems on top, antennas, armor plating, and various electronic components. The vehicle appears to be an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or a remotely operated tactical platform.
    A U.S. Army attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, is captured in low-level flight at high speed against a blurred green tree line background. The motion blur on the background indicates the use of a panning photography technique, keeping the aircraft sharp while conveying a strong sense of speed. The helicopter appears to be in an operational or training flight configuration.
    A large swarm of quadcopter drones is captured in various stages of takeoff and flight over a sandy open field. Dozens of drones are visible both on the ground and ascending into the sky, suggesting a coordinated mass launch exercise. The setting appears to be a military or testing facility surrounded by pine trees.
    The image shows the interior cockpit of a high-performance or racing vehicle, featuring a carbon fiber steering wheel and a complex dashboard with multiple switches, buttons, and displays. The vehicle appears to be at an outdoor event or testing location, with people and other vehicles visible in the blurred background. The cockpit is heavily instrumented, suggesting a specialized racing, stunt, or experimental vehicle.
    A military attack helicopter, consistent with an AH-64 Apache design, is captured in low-level flight against a light blue sky with a blurred tree line in the background. The motion blur on the rotor blades and background indicates the helicopter is moving at speed. The image appears to be taken with a panning technique, keeping the aircraft sharp while blurring the surroundings.
    An unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with a dark angular body shell is positioned in an open grassy field under a partly cloudy blue sky. The vehicle features large off-road tires, an exposed tubular frame with red components, and multiple sensors or antennas mounted on top. The setting appears to be a military or testing range environment.

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