Reliable Robotics Demos Remote Operation Of Autonomous Caravan

Modified Caravan approaches for an autonomous landing under the command of a remote pilot.
Credit: Reliable Robotics
Startup Reliable Robotics has remotely piloted a Cessna 208B Caravan from a ground station 50 mi. away, a key step toward certifying an autonomy retrofit for the aircraft that will enable unmanned regional cargo operations. Using a workstation at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View...
Graham Warwick

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