Navy Conducts First Ever Drone Refuel Mid-Air

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From the time that humans have been on this planet, they have always been fascinated by flying. For the longest time, different inventors throughout history have tried to find ways to soar through the air much like our winged neighbors, birds. It was not until 1903 when the Wright brothers conducted the first powered flight in human history.

Little did they know that they were the base of today's aviation foundation. Without them, something like events that happened in this video may have not existed. We have come so far in the aviation field, so it is amazing that something like this was even possible! Flying a drone like that can be hard enough, but how about refueling it while it is flying?

The US Navy recently announced that it had successfully completed the first ever aerial refueling of an unmanned aircraft after completing a mid-air test with their bat-wing X-47B drone. The refueling was pulled off without a hitch and is really something to behold. Please sit back and watch this awesome footage!

Have you ever seen something like this before? Do you have a fear of flying? Let us know down in the comments section! Please share this clip with your family and friends as it will surely fascinate them! This is one video that no one should miss!

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