Airbus H145 Helicopter Flies Autonomously for First Time With Shield AI’s Hivemind
Aerospace giant Airbus has completed its first autonomous helicopter flight test using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system.
Airbus, Shield AI to Equip Lakota Helicopter Drone With AI Pilot
Airbus and Shield AI have signed an agreement to integrate autonomous pilot technology into the MQ-72C Logistics Connector unmanned aerial system.
California Firm to Provide Optionally-Piloted Capability for US Army Choppers
A California-based tech company has been contracted to integrate optionally-piloted capability into US Army helicopters and enhance their flight features.
Merlin Kicks Off Flight Test Campaign of Auto-Piloted Cessna Caravan Aircraft
Autonomy software developer Merlin has begun the flight test campaign for its self-piloting Cessna Caravan aircraft.
Shield AI, US Navy to Demo AI Pilot With BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target
Shield AI and the US Navy have partnered to test AI-enabled autonomy software with the Kratos BQM-177A subsonic aerial target.
Cessna Aircraft Flies 3,900 Miles Autonomously in US Air Force Demo
A Cessna 208B utility aircraft flew more than 3,900 miles without a pilot during a recent US Air Force demonstration.
Overland AI Secures Funding for Tactical Autonomous Driver Software
Overland AI has received seed funding to advance the development of its proprietary autonomous driving software for defense applications.
Xwing to Demo Autonomous Airlift, Logistics for US Army
Aviation startup Xwing has secured a contract to demonstrate autonomous airlift and logistics missions for the US Army.
USAF Taps Merlin for Self-Flying KC-135 Tanker Aircraft Testing
The US Air Force has tapped Merlin Labs to test autonomous flight technology for the KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
