Autonomous Flight

The emergency system can select an airport, communicate with ATC and land the aircraft following pilot incapacitation.

MQ-20 Avenger demonstration connected human mission planning directly to autonomous flight execution.

Converted Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles without control inputs from its onboard safety pilot.

RFI calls for two prototypes capable of catapult launches, arrested landings and carrying as much as 10,000 pounds of external weapons.

A modified F-16 used infrared sensor data to guide itself into intercept positions against a T-38.

New Zealand regulators completed a software-verification review of flight-control and automated communication functions.

Merlin says it is adapting its autonomy system for large cargo aircraft while pursuing certification work on military transports.

The company says its Merlin Pilot system is being adapted for commercial freighters.

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

Proteus demonstrator flies from Cornwall airfield.