Merlin and Textron Unveil SkyCourier UX
· Source: tectonicdefense.com
In short
Merlin and Textron Aviation announced the development of the Cessna SkyCourier UX, an autonomous cargo aircraft designed for contested logistics and sustaining distributed forces where traditional supply routes are compromised. The aircraft, enhanced with Merlin's Pilot autonomy stack, aims to deliver cargo efficiently to remote or vulnerable locations without requiring full runways, fitting between small tactical drones and large military transports.
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Tags: logistics, autonomy, cargo, aviation, military, drones