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technology1 year ago

"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|
#air-mobility#autonomous-flight#darpa
technology2 years ago

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 |
#autonomous-flight#aviation#cargo-plane
technology2 years ago

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|
#autonomous-flight#aviation-industry#cessna-208b-caravan
technology2 years ago

"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|
#air-taxis#autonomous-flight#aviation-technology
technology2 years ago

"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|
#autonomous-flight#biomimicry#drones