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 a universal emergency autoland capability for all aircraft, both fixed-wing and rotorcraft, designed to activate with a single tap on a touchscreen.
This autoland system is a core component of Skyryse's "SkyOS" platform, which is an aircraft-agnostic operating system aimed at simplifying flight controls and enhancing safety.
In an emergency, the system autonomously manages the entire landing sequence, from identifying a suitable airport to performing the final touchdown, making it accessible even for untrained passengers.
SkyOS features a triply redundant architecture and offers comprehensive capabilities beyond autoland, including dynamic envelope protection, terrain awareness, and the potential for uncrewed operations, significantly improving aviation safety.
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.
