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Many planes have autopilots, but they can only be used in certain circumstances. Now Airbus is testing one that can choose the nearest safe airport, land a plane and even taxi to the terminal if pilots are incapacitated
Technology 17 January 2023An autopilot system being developed by Airbus would allow a plane to choose an airport and land without human help Airbus
Airbus is testing an autopilot system that it claims can land a plane and taxi to the terminal autonomously in case of an emergency. If aircraft are capable of this, then will we all soon be flying without a human pilot on board?
What is an autopilot?
The first autopilot was created in 1912, but was extremely limited. A gyroscope and altitude indicator connected mechanically to the controls could keep the …
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