NASA also is working long-term issues with the Federal Aviation Administration and developing technology to make operation of these remotely operated aircraft in national airspace practical. Wyman-Gordon is a major shareholder in Angel Technologies, which intends to use the Proteus production aircraft for telecommunications relay purposes. 64.7 ft with removable tips installed. 6,000 lb in fuselage, canard, and wing tanks. Mach 0.42 at cruise.
Crew compartment is grid-stiffened solid laminate construction.