Airbus flies fully automated helicopter with a tablet

Posted on 27 Nov 2023 by The Manufacturer
Airbus flies fully automated helicopter with a tablet. Credit: Airbus
Whenever necessary the pilot can easily override the controls through the tablet and resume the mission afterwards

Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex.

These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one hour test flight by following a predefined route.…

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