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Mayhem 10 drones demonstrate coordinated swarm operations for first time
['Stephen Pope']
AeroTime
AeroVironment and Applied Intuition have demonstrated software that allows swarms of AeroVironment’s Mayhem 10 uncrewed aircraft to coordinate their actions under the supervision of a single operator.
The companies announced a strategic teaming agreement on July 29, 2026, to integrate Applied Intuition’s Acuity ISR/Strike autonomy software with AeroVironment’s Mayhem 10 launched-effects system.
AeroVironment said the companies recently completed a demonstration in which several Mayhem 10 systems synchronized their movements, operated as a swarm and adapted to different threats.
AeroVironment introduced the Mayhem 10 in April 2026 as a modular aircraft capable of launching from air, ground and maritime platforms.
Its interchangeable payload section can support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, electronic warfare systems, communications relays, decoys or precision-strike weapons.