Reliable Robotics to investigate large aircraft automation for USAF
The USAF has awarded Reliable Robotics a contract to investigate the automation of large, multi-engine jets, including a feasibility assessment of full and limited aircraft automation features for cargo operations.
Remotely piloted aircraft will enable the US Air Force to increase its so-called global mission tempo and make use of a certifiable commercial solution for the defence sector that extends aircraft capabilities at fractional costs.
“Reliable provides capabilities that will help close logistical gaps so that the United States Air Force can execute their role within the Joint Warfighting Concept,” said Col. Sean R. McClune, United States Air Force. “We are interested in Reliable Robotics not only for their effectiveness in supporting the warfighter in Contested Logistics but also for their novel approach of outfitting legacy aircraft with cutting-edge automation kits.”
Col. McClune continued: “This is of great value to the US government because it will help solve the demand of short to medium range point-to-point logistics without the need to manufacture new aircraft, which will ensure critical logistics are available at speed and scale to all regions of the country.”
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