For the first time, one of the most widely used cargo aircraft in the world has completed a complete flight without a pilot.
The flight left Hollister Airport, located in Northern California. It took about 12 minutes in total, according to CNN.
The flight was managed by Reliable Robotics, which has been working on a semi-automated flight system since 2019, which allows the plane to be controlled remotely by a pilot.
The plane was a Cessna Caravan, a powerful single-engine aircraft that is a popular choice for flight training, tourism, humanitarian missions, and regional shipping.
Reliable Robotics is currently working with the Federal Aviation Administration to certify its technology for commercial operations, and expects to complete this process in less than two years.
The remote operator, an actual pilot, sends commands to the plane via encrypted satellite signals.
Each command includes all the instructions required for landing, so you always know what the plane should do, even if communications are lost. The Reliable Robotics system can perform all stages of the flight, including exit from the gate towards the runway, as well as take-off and landing.
2023-12-22 22:27:23
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