Autonomous

FAA-backed demonstration tests autonomous cargo operations as part of a national aviation integration program.

The uncrewed aircraft used a rocket-assisted launch and reached speeds up to Mach 0.8 during testing.

YFQ-48A completed taxi, takeoff, flight maneuvers and landing autonomously during its first flight in Mojave.

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.