Autonomous Aircraft

Space agency and electric air taxi developer simulate simultaneous management of multiple uncrewed aircraft by a single person.

Beta Technologies conducted the first flights under the highly anticipated program, demonstrating medical logistics in Maryland and Virginia.

Testing found that the technology’s “behavior and output” change between en route and terminal airspace.

Wisk Aero believes its self-flying Generation-6 air taxi could be safer than piloted flight.

Company aims to build its first production-intent Chaparral aircraft in 2026 before ramping up to high-rate production.

Transportation Department unveils roadmap for integrating electric propulsion, powered-lift, autonomy, and other aviation technologies.

Company will lend its expertise to the military’s development of an autonomy government reference architecture.

Self-flying Cessna Caravan goes more than 40 hours during demonstrations over Hawaii and Pacific.

Branch will test and deploy a Cessna Caravan equipped with Reliable Robotics’ autonomy system.

Zipline drones will deliver burritos and more within minutes for customers in the Dallas area.