Test Program Delivers Fresh Fruit Fast With Autonomous Aircraft

Reliable Robotics performed the first automated landing with a Caravan on June 30.
Credit: Reliable Robotics
Faster delivery of fresh fruit from grower to consumer is the promise of a test program unveiled by California-based produce company Giumarra and autonomous aircraft startup Reliable Robotics. Beginning with flights in early August, the program has demonstrated the ability to deliver fresh fruit...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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