Autonomous Aircraft
This guide provides an overview of the emerging field of autonomous aircraft technology. It examines the current state of the technology, its potential applications, and the challenges that must be overcome to make it a reality. It also looks at the implications of autonomous aircraft
An autonomous aircraft is an aircraft which flies under the control of on-board autonomous robotic systems and needs no intervention from a human pilot or remote control. Most contemporary autonomous aircraft are unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) with pre-programmed algorithms to perform designated tasks, but advancements in artificial intelligence technologies mean that autonomous control systems are reaching a point where several air taxis and associated regulatory regimes are being developed.