General Atomics resumes YFQ-42A drone wingman flights

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General Atomics resumed flight testing of the YFQ-42A after fixing a software issue tied to an autopilot miscalculation.

WHO: General Atomics

WHAT: Resumed flight testing of the YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin” drone wingman after software remediation following an April 6 crash.

WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET

WHERE: General Atomics airport, California

WHY: A safety review isolated the crash cause to an autopilot miscalculation for the aircraft’s weight and center of gravity, prompting software remediation.

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