Merlin To Trial Autonomous Flight On Alaska Cargo Routes

The Merlin Pilot automated flight control system will command the Caravan from takeoff to landing on cargo flights in Alaska.

Credit: Merlin
U.S. startup Merlin is to demonstrate its automated flight control system in a Cessna Caravan flying cargo routes in Alaska under a $1 million contract from the FAA. The Merlin Pilot flight control system will act as the pilot in command from takeoff to landing, with a safety pilot on board to...
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