Royal Navy’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Historic First Flight in Cornwall

A new chapter in British aviation began this month when the Royal Navy’s first fully autonomous, full-sized helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight from Predannack Airfield on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula. The aircraft, named Proteus, was designed and built by Leonardo as a technology demonstrator for the Royal Navy. The project aims to explore how uncrewed aircraft … Continue reading Royal Navy’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Historic First Flight in Cornwall