autonomous aircraft

The helicopter is expected to support autonomy evaluations as the service advances modernization efforts.

Emergency use of Garmin Autoland results in safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan.

Abu Dhabi partnership explores autonomous aircraft in a bid to streamline middle-mile logistics.

Prototype Anduril combat drone maiden flight in California advances Air Force autonomy testing and production plans.

Demonstration at Northern Strike highlights new Lockheed autonomous Black Hawk flight tech.

Effort aims to advance AI-enabled flight management and crew reduction for civil and military aircraft.

Deployment to include overseas missions using the Reliable Autonomy System

China-based urban air mobility (UAM) company EHang has officially introduced its new VT-30 “long-range” autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV). The two-passenger autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will feature eight propellers on each side, a pusher prop and fly-by-wire control system. With an expected range of up to 300 km (162 NM), the company […]

Ground testing of Boeing’s Loyal Wingman prototype is underway with the first engine start on the autonomous unmanned aircraft successfully completed this month. The Loyal Wingman is designed to serve as the foundation for Boeing’s Airpower Teaming System, which uses “artificial intelligence to fly independently or in support of manned aircraft.” The aircraft is the […]

Autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology company EHang has announced plans to build a new production facility at its site in Yunfu City in Guangdong, China. The AAV production center will also include an air mobility solutions R&D facility and a training center for “operations and technical talents.” According to the company, it is investing RMB […]