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First Automated Autorotation Feature for Helicopters

1 pointsby telotortiumabout 1 year ago

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amacalacabout 1 year ago
In this situation, helicopter pilots have less than two seconds to perform a fully manual series of multiple control movements in a maneuver called an autorotation. Because of the complexity of current control systems, no helicopter has ever been able to automate this maneuver until now. Using proprietary redundant flight controls and a suite of sensors, the Skyryse system quickly recognizes a power failure and sets in motion multiple procedures, and with a push of a button, makes the landing uneventful. From entry to steady descent, it lowers the pitch, aligns the nose, manages aircraft stability, completes the flare, and lands gracefully at the desired landing location.<p>So, it can do <i>all</i> of the really complex stuff, and still needs a pilot to be awake, and responsive to … checks notes …<p>Push a button?!!