The US Air Force is exploring the potential of electric flight with tests of the BlackFly eVTOL aircraft to revolutionize military operations.
To accelerate innovation and the introduction of emerging technologies, the US Air Force has initiated testing Pivotal’s BlackFly electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Ohio as part of the Agility Prime program.
These sleek, single-seat eVTOL aircraft, normally piloted by a person, are being tested in an unmanned configuration to assess their capabilities and potential military applications better.“We’re exploring a range of military-type use cases, from logistics and material transport to emergency response and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions,” said Jacob Wilson, AFWERX Agility Prime acting branch chief.
The NAAMCE opened on September 18, 2023, to advance the development and integration of advanced air mobility technologies, including unmanned flight operations, for testing airspace integration and potential policy development. The remote pilot shifts the control input, and the BlackFly transitions from vertical ascent to forward flight. The rotors gradually tilt, propelling the aircraft forward while still climbing.
While flying the aircraft manually, Bohun monitored the aircraft’s systems, including battery levels and motor temperatures, to ensure safe operations.
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