"At the Army's annual gathering in Washington, DC, this week, Command Sgt. Maj. Shaun Curry of the 25th Infantry Division said that some drone models tested elsewhere struggled soon after arriving in Hawaii. "When that equipment came to Hawaii, it was 100 degrees outside," with a lot of salt water in the air, Curry said. "Those drones did not last in those heat environments.""
"Technology performs differently in different environments, be it desert proving grounds, Arctic Army installations and ranges, or wet, hot training areas in the Pacific. Getting drones to perform the way the Army wants has been a challenge in recent years in the Indo-Pacific, but it's a problem the service can't ignore as it prepares for the possibility of conflict with China."
US Army drones tested in Hawaii failed under extreme heat, humidity, and salty ocean air. Technology performance varies across environments such as deserts, Arctic ranges, and wet Pacific training areas. Some drone models that worked elsewhere struggled soon after arriving in Hawaii where temperatures reached 100 degrees. Developers accompanied soldiers and performed on-site troubleshooting and delivered upgraded versions. The testing was part of Transformation in Contact to speed soldier-driven integration and operational feedback. Monsoon rains, high winds, and humid weather in the Indo-Pacific reduce drone endurance and range. Island geography further limits launch and recovery options amid preparations for potential conflict with China.
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