The initial tests were focused on a Black Hawk helicopter, utilizing Sikorsky's existing Matrix technology. By 2022, the first autonomous Black Hawk took off without a pilot, completing a 30 ...

This is where the Black Hawk helicopter is primarily put together, sharing a Stratford assembly line with the CH-53K King Stallion cargo helicopters built for the U.S. Marine Corps.

While the Black Hawk is a very commonly used specialized vehicle by the U.S. Army, it's the focus of various remote programs due to the dangers of flying it. The helicopter has been involved in ...