Merlin demonstrates autonomous takeoff, landing, ATC comms in TxDOT Project NEXUS flight demo

PUBT · 1d ago
Merlin demonstrates autonomous takeoff, landing, ATC comms in TxDOT Project NEXUS flight demo
  • Merlin showcased its Merlin Pilot autonomy platform at TxDOT’s Project NEXUS eIPP kickoff, demonstrating autonomous takeoff and landing at Alliance Airport.
  • Flight tests also showed AI-driven air traffic control communications, dynamic in-flight re-planning, and threat avoidance aimed at reducing pilot workload.
  • Participation supports ongoing work with regulators and government customers to develop, test, and certify autonomy for civil and military aircraft.
  • TxDOT’s Project NEXUS, part of the FAA’s eIPP, is designed to generate operational data for integrating advanced air mobility into US airspace.


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