The American SetA Pilotless Caravan Just Crossed Half the Country
Joby Aviation flew a Cessna Caravan modified for autonomous operation from California toward North Carolina without pilot input, completing the aircraft in multiple legs along the way. The flight marks the first half of a round trip expected to last a month, with the return leg still ahead. For an airframe long flown by owner-operators under Part 91 and Part 135, the milestone lands close to home: a familiar utility aircraft, flying itself, coast to coast.
With reporting from Flying.