On the runway at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, a Sikorsky pilot piloted an S-70 Black hawk helicopter that turned the cockpit switch from 2 to 0, then left the plane and crossed the runway. After a while, the Type A Black Hawk (identified by DARPA's logo and tail number N60-OPV) completed the pre-flight checklist, started the engine, rotated the rotor, and took off without a crew. All of this happens completely autonomously. The Black Hawk helicopter then automatically performs a series of pedal turns, maneuvers and straight-line flights to complete the perfect landing. The two pilots approached and re-entered the plane. The OPV (Optional Driving Vehicle) switch is reversed from 0 to 2, and then the pilot slides it back onto the runway.
Igor Cherepinsky, Director of Innovation at Lockheed Martin Sikorsky, said: "ALIAS represents a leap forward in autonomy for a range of systems. According to Jay McLean, retired U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, this transformative technology allows crew members to excel in difficult situations, or to avoid difficulties altogether. McLean is currently responsible for the business development of the Sikorsky Army, future vertical lifts and innovative projects. Sikorsky's advances in flight automation and autonomy will change the game for Army pilots and ground commanders, especially as the Army seeks to modernize its helicopter fleet with future vertical lift technology. "This transformational technology will provide commanders and crew with a strategic advantage in dealing with a complex new threat environment." #军事 #
