Skyryse says its universal emergency autoland feature can safely land almost any airplane or helicopter with just one tap. [Credit: Skyryse]
Key Takeaways:
Skyryse announced plans to introduce a universal emergency autoland capability for all aircraft, including both fixed-wing and rotorcraft, activatable with a single tap on a touchscreen.
This autoland feature is a core component of Skyryse's "SkyOS" platform, an aircraft-agnostic operating system designed to simplify flight controls and enhance safety through automation.
The system is intended for situations like pilot incapacitation, allowing a passenger to initiate an autonomous landing sequence, including navigating to a suitable airport and performing the final touchdown.
Skyryse is actively pursuing FAA certification for its SkyOS system, with emergency autoland and other advanced features to follow as supplemental certifications.
Though they’ve been around for a few years, emergency autoland systems are still fairly unproven.
Garmin Autoland—which is installed on more than 1,000 aircraft—got its first real-world test just a few months ago, performing admirably as it guided a Beechcraft King Air and its two occupants to safety.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
