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Joby Aviation Completed A Fully Autonomous Flight From California To North Carolina
Engadget • • business
Key Points:
- Joby Aviation completed the first-ever autonomous flight across the United States, covering 3,199 miles from California's Buchanan Field Airport to Dare County Regional Airport in North Carolina.
- The flight was conducted using a converted Cessna Caravan equipped with Joby's autonomous flight system, capable of taxiing, takeoff, cruising, and landing without human input.
- The aircraft was monitored remotely from Joby's headquarters in California and Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, with a human monitor onboard for safety.
- Following the eastbound journey, the autonomous aircraft will make a westward return trip with stops in cities such as Raleigh, Salt Lake City, and Portland.
