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technology19 days ago•1 min saved

Joby Achieves First Fully Autonomous Cross-Country Flight Across the U.S.

Joby Aviation completed what it calls the first fully autonomous cross-country flight in the United States, using a converted Cessna Caravan to fly 3,199 miles from Buchanan Field, California to Dare County Regional Airport in North Carolina without onboard control inputs, while a human monitor aboard and remote supervision from California and South CarolinaOversaw the mission; the trip is to be followed by a westward return with stops, and Joby says autonomy tech could extend beyond city air taxis to freight, emergency response, and defense logistics.

via Engadget|

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technology20 days ago•23 min saved

Crewless Cessna makes history with first cross-country US flight

Joby Aviation flew an autonomous single-engine Cessna Caravan to complete the first cross‑country flight across the United States without a human pilot, covering about 3,199 miles with stops at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth and Shaw Air Force Base before heading back toward California. The autopilot handled taxi, takeoff and landing, navigating thunderstorms and busy hubs, with a Kitty Hawk flyover marking the milestone. The company says autonomous flight could usher in a new era of air mobility—connecting remote communities, speeding disaster response, and keeping pilots out of harm’s way—building on earlier tests like the NYC air-taxi trial.

via New York Post|

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technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Autonomous Flight Software Powers Air Taxi Stand-Ins"

NASA successfully tested autonomous flight software on two helicopters, allowing them to fly autonomously and avoid virtual aircraft in a mixed-reality setting over Long Island Sound, Connecticut. The collaboration with Sikorsky and DARPA aims to advance completely autonomous flight systems for air taxis and other automated air transportation options, with the potential to inform the integration of Advanced Air Mobility systems into national airspace.

via NASA|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Unmanned Cargo Plane Achieves Historic Flight Over California

A cargo plane successfully completed a 12-minute flight over northern California without a pilot on board, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. The Cessna 208B Caravan, operated by Reliable Robotics, took off and landed autonomously, with a remote pilot supervising the flight from a distance. The self-piloting aircraft, designed in collaboration with Textron Aviation, can accommodate up to twelve people and has potential applications in both civilian and military sectors. The successful test flight demonstrates the progress being made in autonomous aviation technology.

via New York Post |

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Pilotless Plane Soars Over Silicon Valley in Historic Flight

California-based company Reliable Robotics successfully conducted the first autonomous flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan cargo plane with no pilot on board near San Jose. The flight was supervised remotely from Reliable's control center, marking a monumental achievement in the aviation industry. Reliable Robotics has been working with the Air Force and the FAA to bring advanced safety-enhancing technologies to market.

via Fox Business|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Human Pilot Studies Propel Autonomous Air Taxis Forward"

NASA is conducting a study to ensure the safety of fully autonomous flight technology for air taxis. The research involves evaluating how autonomous software can work with flight navigation tools by investigating how human pilots interact with the new technology. NASA's research pilots, software developers, and flight engineers are collaborating to gather data on human pilots' reactions to ground control instructions, aircraft controls, and other factors during flight. The study will use biometric indicators to measure workload and stress levels, providing insights into pilots' tendencies. The data will be used to improve future autonomous systems, paving the way for air taxi operations in the U.S. airspace.

via NASA|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionary Drone Mimics Birds, Flies Effortlessly with Minimal Power Usage"

Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a winged drone that mimics the flight techniques of birds, allowing it to soar with minimal use of powered flight. The birdlike drone only needed to use its propellers 0.25 percent of the time it spent hovering in a wind tunnel, compared to 38 percent for normal flight. By imitating orographic soaring, the drone can ride on updrafts of wind and descend at the right rate to maintain a steady position. An autonomous algorithm adjusts the drone to changing winds, making it flexible and efficient. While flight times are currently limited, the results show promise for use in small drones.

via Futurism|

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