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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|

#air-mobility #autonomous-flight #darpa

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Army Black Hawk helicopter crash claims 9 lives in Kentucky training mission.

The Black Hawk is a versatile twin-engine, four-bladed, medium-lift, utility helicopter developed for the U.S. Army since the 1970s by Sikorsky Aircraft. It is used for a wide range of missions including cargo lift, combat assault, special operations, search-and-rescue, medical evacuation, aerial firefighting, and VIP transport. The U.S. Army operates more than 2,100 of the aircraft, as well as other U.S. forces and the militaries of dozens of other nations. The recent training accident in Kentucky resulted in the death of nine soldiers.

via The Associated Press|

#black-hawk #helicopter #military