The US Air Force begins to build a fleet of military transport aircraft that can fly and land without human control

In mid-February 2023, the American company Reliable Robotics signed a contract with the US Air Force for the implementation of a project to convert multi-engine transport jet aircraft into a robotic fleet capable of independently performing all stages of flight without human control - from the take-off of a military transport aircraft to landing.

The technology will allow the US Air Force to improve air cargo transportation without the need to train pilots or build aircraft of other models. The next level of security can also be achieved, where AI systems and on-board computers will be able to better respond to emergencies thanks to the ability to instantly calculate the flight route of the vehicle. The US Air Force contract with Reliable Robotics will allow for more accurate navigation and more reliable flight control, as well as improving the ability to fly the aircraft in a variety of environmental conditions and without direct human involvement, only with remote monitoring of the dispatcher.

United States Air Force Fighter

We value the Air Force as an important mission partner! Our goal is to provide remote piloting capability for a wide range of aircraft. This contract allows us to focus on automating large multi-engine jets, an important step in our U.S. Air Force roadmap, "said Reliable Robotics Senior Vice President of Government Solutions David O'Brien.

One key component for the United States for February 2023 and its global military commitments is a fleet of transport aircraft, including the Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy and Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. They provide the USAF with the ability to quickly transport soldiers and their equipment anywhere in the world and maintain their supply indefinitely. Building and maintaining this capability, however, is very costly, and aircraft crews often have to be sent to dangerous areas where they may encounter hostile anti-aircraft weapons. This also requires a large number of pilots for 2023, which are not cheap and are invariably in short supply.^[1]

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