Thales, StandardAero Test Four-Axis Light Helo Autopilot

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Credit: Airbus
Thales and StandardAero are flight testing a four-axis autopilot for use in light helicopters. Four-axis autopilots—the fourth axis controlling the collective—are developed for medium and heavy helicopters because of their complexity and cost. But the two companies say they have developed a compact...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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