The aircraft flew a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) without needing control inputs from an onboard safety pilot.

L’Ukraine accélère sur le terrain technologique, avec le lancement du Sky Devil. Ce drone de reconnaissance est capable d’opérer sans GPS. Avec lui, Kiev mise sur des outils plus autonomes et difficil...

L'aviation autonome connaît une avancée spectaculaire avec le développement des eVTOL, ces aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux électriques. Ces innovations technologiques, menées par des en...

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Aviation News – German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has officially unveiled its new PULSE P19 light military aircraft on the opening day of the ILA Berlin 2026 aerospace exhibition. This cutting-edge, multi-role platform marks the company’s strategic expansion into medium-altitude defense, specifically designed to address a critical capability gap by tracking and neutralizing hostile uncrewed systems. The high-profile debut took place at the…

Lockheed Martin annonce une avancée majeure dans l'autonomie aérienne : pour la première fois, un soldat américain non formé au pilotage a planifié et exécuté des missions réelles à bord d'un hélicopt...

- Les prototypes PT3 et PT5 du Bayraktar KIZILELMA ont réalisé un vol rapproché entièrement autonome, guidés par des algorithmes de flotte intelligente, une première mondiale dans l’histoire de l’aviation - Anadolu Ajansı

Aviation News – British dual-use drone developer Windracers has achieved BARS Green status, making it the first heavy-lift drone operator globally to receive this high-level safety recognition. This certification from the Flight Safety Foundation confirms the company’s ability to meet rigorous international standards for safety and reliability in autonomous flight. The Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program is a globally recognized safety audit designed to assist organizations in identifying and managing aviation risk.

Wisk Aero fait un bond en avant en réalisant avec succès le premier vol de Generation 6, son aéronef à décollage et atterrissage vertical quatre places sans pilote dévoilé en 2022. La filiale de Boein...

In the United Kingdom, the first flight of the autonomous Proteus helicopter, capable of carrying over one ton, has been completed. This development marks a new phase in aviation, demonstrating that autonomous flight is becoming a practical reality. Proteus operates under artificial intelligence, reducing risks to crew members by removing the need for onboard human […] Post All About Proteus: Self-Contained Helicopter with Potential Implications for Future of Aviation at Root-Nation.com.

Aviation News – Autonomous aviation pioneer Wisk Aero, in partnership with NASA, has successfully completed a simulated flight trial proving that a single ground-based operator can manage three pilotless aircraft simultaneously. This landmark test demonstrates how the industry can safely scale uncrewed electric air taxis within existing air traffic control systems without overwhelming operators. The highly realistic test represents a critical milestone under a five-year Non-Reimbursable Space Act Agreement between the autonomous aviation company and NASA.

AviationNews – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully completed a company-funded flight demonstration where an MQ-20 Avenger drone autonomously intercepted a live, piloted aircraft. This mission underscores the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in aerial combat and its potential to reshape the future of unmanned warfare. The landmark demonstration took place on January 18, 2026, serving as a critical evaluation of the MQ-20 as a surrogate for the U.S.

Raytheon équipera l’avion d’essai autonome de l’US Air Force d’un radar

En novembre, le groupe turc Baykar a revendiqué une "première mondiale" après que son drone de combat Kizilelma a abattu une cible représentative d'une

En 2013, Airbus Helicopters fit voler un hélicoptère EC-145 sans équipage à bord, dans le cadre de son programme OPV qu’il avait lancé deux ans plus tôt