What Happened
Autonomous Cessna Caravan Flies 3,199 Miles Without Pilot Input
Joby Aviation has announced the completion of the first fully autonomous flight across the United States, with a converted Cessna 208B Grand Caravan flying 3,199 miles from California to North Carolina without pilot input. The aircraft, supervised remotely by Joby Aviation, handled all aspects of flight, including taxi, takeoff, and landing, and demonstrated operational readiness in both commercial and military contexts. The achievement marks a significant milestone for autonomous aviation in the US, as reported by The Aviation Hub.