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Joby Aviation’s 3,100-mile autonomous flight signals its push beyond electric air taxis

An aircraft equipped with Joby Aviation's autonomy technology flew across the United States without a human pilot taking control at any point.

  • Joby Aviation's autonomous aircraft covered over 3,100 miles without human intervention.
  • The flight included taxiing, takeoffs, navigation, and landings across the U.S.
  • Joby's technology is being considered for defense applications, leading to a $17M contract.

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