Cessna Aircraft Flies 3,900 Miles Autonomously in US Air Force Demo

Published on August 27, 2024

 

A Cessna 208B utility aircraft flew more than 3,900 miles (6,276 kilometers) without a pilot during a recent US Air Force demonstration. Part of the Agile Flag military exercise, the demo allowed the plane to showcase Joby Aviation’s autonomy system in conducting a remote cargo transport operation. According to the company, the aircraft traversed various military bases and public airports across California and Nevada while being monitored by a “safety pilot.”

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