Autonomous Aircraft

Multi-leg flight comprises first half of monthlong journey from California to North Carolina and back.

Uncrewed design comes in response to ‘growing military interest’ in autonomous contested logistics.

Pelican State breaks ground on facilities that will support future demonstrations of emerging precertified aircraft.

New program seeks to accelerate introduction of uncrewed passenger aircraft in other countries.

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.