US Marines to Test Autonomous Black Hawk Flights in 2025 for Resupply Operations

The US Marines will test autonomous flight on an artificial intelligence platform on Black Hawk helicopters in 2025.The purpose of the service is to evaluate how autonomous aircraft can support resupply operations, regardless of whether they are deployed from naval vessels or operating from expeditionary bases on land.The MATRIX provides advanced flight mode capabilities, offering a variety of options.: He can assist staff as a virtual co-pilot or perform fully autonomous flights without a crew on board.The Marines will interact with the aircraft via a tablet, which will allow them to adjust mission parameters before and after takeoff.

UH-60 Black Hawk unmanned helicopter with MATRIX autonomous flight