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Advanced autonomous features on helicopter Flightlab tested

The integration of the technologies onto it has begun ahead of a complete demonstration in 2023

Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce aircraft pilot workload, and further increase safety.The autonomous technology bricks set to integrate the Flightlab are: vision based sensors and algorithms for situational awareness and obstacle detection; fly-by-wire...

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Marignane, France, 04/27/2021 09:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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