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Self-flying aircraft completes first ever flight across US

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A self-flying Cessna Caravan completed an autonomous cross-country flight across the United States.

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  • An autonomous Cessna Caravan traveled 3,199 miles across the United States without a human pilot.
  • The aircraft relied entirely on onboard computing to manage taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures.
  • The flight originated in California and included stops in Texas and South Carolina.
  • This marks a significant milestone in the development of autonomous aviation technology.

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Named United States · Alliance Airport · Cessna Caravan · Concord · Shaw Air Force Base · Joby Aviation

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