US Air Force backs Joby’s autonomous cargo aircraft with $37M commitment

Joby Aviation received an extra $37 million in investment from the US Air Force to advance its autonomous flight technology. This additional funding builds upon a previous commitment, increasing the total support provided by the service branch. The project centers around developing autonomous cargo aircraft for use by the Air Force. Initial testing is planned at Joby's headquarters in Deltona, Florida, and will focus on demonstrating operational capabilities. The goal of this collaboration is to explore innovative solutions for logistics and transportation within the Department of Defense.