Autonomous

Exyn says the Air Force project will begin with a demonstration in October before operational work starts in 2027.

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

Measure targets certification timelines and unmanned aircraft safety for advanced air mobility.

Proposed SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds and operate without an onboard crew on military logistics missions.

Small Part 141 survey found no significant change in willingness to fly based on how nearby unmanned aircraft were controlled.

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

Part 146 certification allows the autonomy developer to approve certain aircraft design changes internally.

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

The memorandum covers joint development, integration and certification work for Part 25 freighters.

Merlin completed an autonomous landing of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, demonstrating its AI-powered flight technology.