Army explores tech to simplify Black Hawk piloting

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The U.S. Army is partnering with Skyryse to advance the capabilities of its Black Hawk helicopters.

Skyryse’s technology will make the Black Hawk easier to fly, with or without a pilot. This could improve safety and reduce training time for pilots.

The partnership aims to make the Black Hawk more versatile and efficient for missions such as air assaults, troop transport, and command and control.

Despite its versatility, the Black Hawk has experienced safety concerns, including accidents and malfunctions. The new partnership aims to address these issues.

The Army has been exploring autonomous flight capabilities for Black Hawks for over a decade, with demonstrations of uncrewed cargo delivery and rescue operations.

Sikorsky, which produces the Black Hawk, has also showcased an autonomous system that allows the helicopter to receive commands and operate independently.


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