Tag: autonomous aviation

Joby Conducts Successful Demonstration of its Superpilot Autonomous Flight Technology

Military Aerospace reports Joby Aviation Inc. “announced a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As part of the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), a Department-Level Exercise led by Pacific Air Forces, Joby conducted a successful demonstration and validation of its Superpilot autonomous flight technology over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, logging more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across more than 40 flight hours.”
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Boeing Conducts First Taxi Test of ATS Loyal Wingman

FlightGlobal reports that The Boeing Company “has conducted the first taxi test of the Airpower Teaming System (ATS) loyal wingman aircraft being developed in Australia.” Boeing Australia “notes that this is the first time the unmanned aircraft has moved under its own power, and reiterated that a maiden sortie is planned by the end of 2020.” During the taxi test, the ATS reached a speed of 16 mph, “and demonstrated the ability to stop and manoeuvre on command.”
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