Autonomous Cessna Flies in New Mexico Under Federal Program

A modified 208B Grand Caravan aircraft is currently conducting demonstration flights at Albuquerque International Sunport, New Mexico. These tests are part of a federal program designed to evaluate autonomous flight capabilities. The specific modifications made to the Cessna 208B remain undisclosed at this time. Representatives from the FAA and Volocopter have been involved in the project’s development. Initial reports indicate that the goal is to assess unmanned aerial systems for various applications within the aviation sector.