Self-flying planes take a big leap forward in new test
Unlike drones, which are still remotely controlled by pilots, an autonomous plane flies itself using onboard software, accepting remote commands but not control.
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Unlike drones, which are still remotely controlled by pilots, an autonomous plane flies itself using onboard software, accepting remote commands but not control.
Unlike drones, which are still remotely controlled by pilots, an autonomous plane flies itself using onboard software, accepting remote commands but not control.
Lasting approximately 12 minutes in total, the flight departed from Hollister Airport and was operated by Reliable Robotics, which has been working since 2019 on a semi-automated flying system in which the aircraft is controlled remotely by a pilot.
One of the world’s most widely used cargo planes completed an entire flight with no one on board for the first time.
Reliable Robotics hopes the technology will alleviate a global pilot shortage and reduce crashes in rugged terrain