Pilotless plane flies over Wichita, putting the future of aviation on display
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Joby Aviation flew an autonomous, pilotless aircraft over Wichita using a base system intended to work in any aircraft. The flight was conducted as a showcase of the technology, with a focus on future emergency and cargo transport operations in the coming years. The demonstration sets up plans to expand use of the autonomous plane for those transport roles.
Why it matters
Joby Aviation flew its autonomous aircraft over Wichita using a base system designed to work in any aircraft. The company plans to use the autonomous plane for emergency and cargo transport operations in the coming years, aiming to make it a safe, viable option.