Many planes have autopilots, but they can only be used in certain situations. Now Airbus is testing one that can select the nearest safe airport, land the plane and even taxi it to the terminal if the pilot is incapacitated.
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January 17, 2023
An autopilot system being developed by Airbus will allow planes to choose airports and landings without human assistance airbus
Airbus is testing an autopilot system that it claims can autonomously land planes and taxis at terminals in an emergency. If aircraft can do this, will we soon be able to fly without a human pilot?
What is autopilot?
The first autopilot was created in 1912, but it was very limited. A gyroscope and altitude indicator, mechanically connected to the controls,…
