Vertical lift aircraft that can fly further and faster through any environmental conditions while carrying heavier loads.

Manned and unmanned vehicles with automated flight operations controlled at the touch of a button and with improved situational awareness.

Real-time communications between cyber networks and humans with easily deployable unmanned vehicles that can be fielded by a small group of soldiers.

Welcome to Army aviation, circa 2050.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center at Redstone Arsenal has developed a new video showing ideas for the not-too-distant future. "Aviation 2050 Vision - Technology for Tactics," is a joint effort of the command's engineers and graphic artists working in its Visualization Lab. The effort is being led by Dr. Bill Lewis, director of the AMRDEC's Aviation Development Directorate.

The video is designed to show the future of rotorcraft from the AMRDEC perspective but is also as a way to solicit ideas for others. AMRDEC officials are asking people to view the video and then participate in a survey here.

"The technologies you have seen portrayed are drawn from the minds who currently develop the aviation fleet, including warfighters, engineers and scientists but I need aviation visionaries and now we want your views," Lewis said in the 7 minute, 2 second video.

Officials said they are seeking feedback on future needs of soldiers on the ground and in the air, as well as the entire aviation enterprise.