Airbus, Shield AI and partners complete autonomous H145 flight tests
· Source: defence-industry.eu
In short
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, in partnership with Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, and Parry Labs, has completed a fourth autonomous flight test period using an H145 helicopter, marking the first successful integration of all four companies' technologies into a single aircraft. The test flights focused on refining the aircraft's perception system for obstacle avoidance within landing zones, demonstrating capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps' Aerial Logistics Connector program. The integrated technologies enabled the H145 to autonomously assess landing zones, detect obstacles, and redirect to alternative sites when necessary.
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Tags: autonomous, logistics, aviation, military, perception, helicopter