Airbus US starts autonomous military logistics helicopter flight trials

Airbus, Shield AI complete first autonomous logistics connector helicopter flight

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense completed its first autonomous helicopter test flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy package in Grand Prairie, Texas. The flight represents a significant step forwrard in developing the MQ-72C Lakota Connector for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector program. The test utilized an H145 helicopter to refine mission technology, accelerate development timelines and reduce costs and technical risks. Engine…

Airbus US starts autonomous military logistics helicopter flight trials

Airbus US Space & Defense has completed its first autonomous helicopter test flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy package. The MQ-72C Logistics Connector is currently being developed as an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota. The incorporation of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software expands the platform’s mission capabilities through autonomy-enabled operations across a wide range of logistics and operational scenarios. The test flight,