Leonardo Proteus Demonstrator Takes To The Skies In Cornwall
The British Royal Navy has successfully completed the maiden flight of the Leonardo Proteus, the UK’s first autonomous full-size helicopter. The demonstrator, built exclusively for the Royal Navy’s use, operated from Predannack airfield in Cornwall, undertaking a short test routine with independent flying controls. The Royal Navy wants the Proteus demonstrator’s main mission to be Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASuW), but it is capable of much more, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and search and rescue. This milestone was first reported by AeroTime.