Flying

U.S. Air Force, Merlin Partner for KC-135 Autonomous Flight Demo

The U.S. Air Force is partnering with Merlin to test its autonomous flight technology, Merlin Pilot, on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. Testing will involve progressively autonomous aerial refueling ...
The Boston Globe

Self-flying plane startup lands $105 million defense contract

Boston-based Merlin, a startup that makes software to automate aircraft, has been awarded $105 million by the US Special Operations Command, part of the Department of Defense. Merlin is to develop a ...
The Boston Globe

You’ve heard of self-driving cars. What about self-flying planes?

Robot vacuum cleaners are one thing. Robot cars, too. But robot airplanes? A Boston startup called Merlin says it’s just a matter of time before planes will fly themselves. Merlin has teamed up with ...
Lancashire Telegraph

Merlin Helicopter spotted flying over Great Harwood

Residents were delighted to see an RAF helicopter flying low over Great Harwood on Monday, September 8. The military Merlin helicopter was captured by Andy Wilson as it flew over the town. First ...
Lancashire Telegraph

Agusta Westland EH101 Merlin spotted flying over Rishton

Residents were shocked to see an RAF helicopter flying low over Rishton earlier this week. The military Agusta Westland EH101 Merlin was captured by Scott Aspden, on Wednesday, June 4, who identified ...