Black Knight Transformer Drone Makes Its DebutChris Carrington Classified as a Multi-Mission Medical and Casualty Evacuation Unmanned Air Vehicle/Unmanned Ground Vehicle, its development began in 2009 at the US Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center. Described as a Chimera by Popular Science, the simple description is that its a flying car that can provide different solutions for different combat scenarios. As Popular Science points out, sending an unmanned robot vehicle as opposed to a piloted one has distinct military advantages. It can fly in all weather conditions and doesnt risk the loss of personnel in combat situations. The drive component of the vehicle has already been tested, and the flying ability of the craft is set for trials next month. Chris Carrington is a writer, researcher and lecturer with a background in science, technology and environmental studies. Chris is an editor for The Daily Sheeple, where this first appeared.Wake the flock up! 