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.