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US Army’s Black Hawks to fly without pilots with next-gen robotic brain
The US Army's UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter is set to become autonomous with the integration of a 'robotic brain,' enabling pilotless flights.
“Autonomy-enabled aircraft will reduce pilot workload, dramatically improve flight safety, and give battle commanders the flexibility to perform complex missions in contested and congested battlespace, day or night in all weather conditions,” said Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president and general manager. In July 2024, Sikorsky and DARPA demonstrated to US military service personnel and senior Department of Defense officials how the Optionally Piloted Black Hawk helicopter can easily be flown and controlled by an operator in the cabin or on the ground by entering high-level mission goals via a tablet. Autonomous capabilities such as MATRIX technology are a key part of Lockheed Martin’s 21st Century Security vision, which includes modernizing the Black Hawk helicopter to stay ahead of new and emerging threats.
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