FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans for Autonomous Flights

FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans

Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.

A view from under the wing of an airplane flying with Reliable Robotics' autopilot system — Reliable Robotics has conducted extensive flight tests with its advanced autopilot and navigation system from its test base at San Martin Airport near San Jose, California. (Photo: Reliable Robotics)

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By Hanneke Weitering • Science & Technology Editor

July 20, 2023

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