Black Hawk Flies ‘Uninhabited’ In Key Test Of Matrix Autonomy System

Sikorsky S-70A helicopter
Sikorsky’s S-70A optionally piloted vehicle flew autonomously and unoccupied in a Feb. 5 demonstration.
Credit: Ted Carlson/Sikorsky
When Sikorsky launched the Matrix Technology autonomy program in 2013, its vision was a cockpit switch labeled “2-1-0”—two pilots, one or none. With a turn of that knob, the autonomy would assist two pilots on a demanding mission, act as a digital copilot for a single pilot or fly the aircraft with...

Black Hawk Flies ‘Uninhabited’ In Key Test Of Matrix Autonomy System is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers.

Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical analysis into emerging trends, technological advancements, operational best practices and continuous updates to policy, requirements and budgets.

Already a subscriber to AW&ST or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.