Flying

Merlin’s Self-Flying Cessna Begins Testing for FAA Validation

Merlin Labs has commenced test flights for its "Merlin Pilot" autonomous flight system, designed to achieve certification for aircraft to fly without human pilots. The system aims to replicate human ...
Flying

Air Force Eyes Merlin Autonomy System for Entire Tanker Fleet

The U.S. Air Force has contracted Merlin Labs to develop and integrate autonomous flight technology into its tanker fleet, initially targeting the KC-135 Stratotanker. This initiative aims to enable ...
The Boston Globe

Self-flying plane startup lands $105 million defense contract

Boston-based Merlin, a startup that makes software to automate aircraft, has been awarded $105 million by the US Special Operations Command, part of the Department of Defense. Merlin is to develop a ...
The Boston Globe

You’ve heard of self-driving cars. What about self-flying planes?

Robot vacuum cleaners are one thing. Robot cars, too. But robot airplanes? A Boston startup called Merlin says it’s just a matter of time before planes will fly themselves. Merlin has teamed up with ...