An 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 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 plane flying at a set heading and height,…
