Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft\nautomation systems, today announced a United States Air Force contract to explore\nthe automation of large, multi-engine jets. This study will include a\nfeasibility assessment of full and limited aircraft automation features for\ncargo operations. Remotely piloted aircraft will enable the Air Force to\nincrease mission tempo worldwide and leverage a certifiable commercial solution\nfor defense industry needs at fractional costs and extend aircraft\ncapabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHeadquarters Air Force Mobility Functional Integration Team\nsupports the efforts of Reliable Robotics and the development of their aircraft\nautomation systems. Reliable provides capabilities that will help close\nlogistical gaps so that the United States Air Force can execute their role\nwithin the Joint Warfighting Concept,\u201d said Col. Sean R. McClune, of the United\nStates Air Force. \u201cWe are interested in Reliable Robotics not only for their\neffectiveness in supporting the warfighter in Contested Logistics but also for\ntheir novel approach of outfitting legacy aircraft with cutting-edge automation\nkits. This is of great value to the U.S. Government because it will help solve\nthe demand of short to medium range point-to-point logistics without the need\nto manufacture new aircraft, which will ensure critical logistics are available\nat speed and scale to all regions of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reliable Robotics is developing a certifiable system that\nenables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of flight, including\ntaxi, takeoff and landing with a remote pilot supervising operations. Higher\nprecision navigation, sophisticated flight planning capabilities and more\nrobust flight controls better manage aircraft and environmental conditions and\nimprove safety with or without onboard crew. Once certified by the Federal\nAviation Administration, Reliable\u2019s system will reduce the occurrence of common\ncauses of fatal aviation accidents, such as controlled flight into terrain and\nloss of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe value the Air Force as an essential mission partner,\u201d\nsaid Dr. David O\u2019Brien, Major General (Ret.), and Senior Vice President of Government\nSolutions at Reliable Robotics. \u201cOur vision is to provide remote piloting\ncapability to a wide variety of aircraft. This contract furthers our focus on\nautomation of large, multi-engine jet aircraft, which is an important step in\nour developmental roadmap.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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