U.S. military moves to turn C-130J into drone

Merlin Labs announced that it has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with United States Special Operations Command, a milestone that advances development of an autonomous flight system for the military transport aircraft. The announcement was made by Merlin

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Merlin Labs announced that it has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with United States Special Operations Command, a milestone that advances development of an autonomous flight system for the military transport aircraft. The announcement was made by Merlin Labs Chief Executive Officer Matt George in a company statement released […]

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