Sikorsky’s Matrix autonomous flight system flying on ‘large cargo aircraft’

Sikorsky's Matrix technology can autonomously control fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft c Sikorsky

Source: Sikorsky

Because they do not carry passengers, cargo aircraft are seen as likely early adopters of flight automation - potentially reducing the number of humans required in the cockpit from two persons, down to one, and possibly zero one day. Sikorsky’s Matrix is one of the most advanced flight automation systems in development.

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