Marine Corps Unveils First NDAA-Approved 3D-Printed UAS Written 9 February 2026
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. | Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso; Public Domain
Defense News reports, “The U.S. Marine Corps has pioneered a 3D-printed first-person view drone that is easy to assemble, ready for field use and conforms to national security standards. Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive technician with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, used his interest in engineering and robotics to help develop HANX, the Marine Corps’ first unmanned aircraft system built from 3D-printed parts to be approved by the National Defense Authorization Act, service officials announced last month.”
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