A digital rendering depicts the cockpit of a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter equipped with Skyryse’s SkyOS system. [Courtesy: Skyryse]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Army has partnered with Skyryse to investigate integrating its SkyOS flight operating system into Black Hawk helicopters.
SkyOS aims to simplify complex helicopter piloting using a single joystick and touchscreen interface, enhancing safety and reducing operational complexity.
This collaboration seeks to make flying simpler, safer, and more efficient for the Army, potentially allowing any serviceperson to operate aircraft and making piloting optional in the future.
For U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilots, piloting may one day be optional.
Under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) announced Tuesday, Army aviation experts will work with engineers from Skyryse, developer of the SkyOS flight operating system, to see how pilots might benefit from higher degrees of automation.
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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.
