Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, has begun the flight test campaign of its certification-ready Cessna Caravan aircraft equipped with the Merlin Pilot.

To start the testing, the aircraft was upgraded with a glass cockpit featuring advanced avionics, updated sensors, autopilot, and an automated communication system.

These flights will culminate in Q3 2024 with validation of Merlin’s automatic flight control system.