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GA-ASI Successfully Tests Automatic Takeoff And Landing Capability For MQ-9Bs

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

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GA-ASI Successfully Tests Automatic Takeoff And Landing Capability For MQ-9Bs

MQ-9B SkyGuardian. Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) said Monday it has successfully tested its new Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) for its MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft.The tests saw GA-ASI using a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) data link to automatically conduct takeoff and landing for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. The demonstration was also the first use of the SATCOM taxi for the MQ-9B.GA-ASI’s MQ-9B Protector is on track to become the first remotely piloted aircraft with SATCOM Launch and Recovery Element functions, and…

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