General Atomics unveils ‘Evolution’ Drones

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled Evolution, a new class of drones focused on information dominance and airspace supremacy.

The new generation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) joins the aviation company’s existing Predator and Mojave-class drones that deliver next-generation aircraft leading in advanced and autonomous combat power.

“As we celebrate our 30-year anniversary as a company, our new Evolution-series aircraft will merge our unique heritage of advanced and affordable UAS technologies with innovative technologies for the future,” GA-ASI President David R Alexander said in a statement.

The announcement comes days after General Atomics announced its most recent UAS platform, the Gambit.

Beginning with the Gnat drones in the 1990s, General Atomics has developed more than 25 drone variants.

The company has delivered more than 1,000 aircraft to the US and its allies, completing 7 million flight hours.