AI-Powered Lakota Helicopter to Undergo Autonomy Trials for Advanced Logistics Missions
· Source: i-hls.com
In short
The MQ-72C Logistics Connector, a rotary-wing unmanned aerial system derived from the UH-72 Lakota platform, will begin trials with integrated autonomous flight capabilities. Airbus and Shield AI are collaborating to enable the drone to perform logistics missions autonomously, even in contested environments. The initiative supports broader U.S. Department of Defense autonomy programs, including the Marine Corps' interest in unmanned aerial logistics.
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