April 3, 2017
US Military deploys swarm of 3D printed “Perdix” drones from fighter jets
The US Department of Defense has created a swarm of 3D printed autonomous micro drones that can fly together in formation. Known as Perdix, the drones were developed by the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) with a reported budget of $20 million.
Perdix drones were originally designed by researchers at MIT and 3D printing was utilized to provide fast iteration of design and also lower production costs. With Project Perdix the main aim is to create a swarm that can be released from a fighter jet travelling at high speed.
https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/us-military-deploys-swarm-3d-printed-perdix-drones-fighter-jets-109900/
