Modernizing army aviation
Sikorsky has also partnered with the US Army to advance autonomous helicopter capabilities through DARPA’s ALIAS/MATRIX program.
Recently awarded $6 million from DARPA, Sikorsky will integrate its MATRIX flight autonomy system into an experimental fly-by-wire UH-60M Black Hawk, designated MX. The upgraded helicopter will allow army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to assess autonomy features, from single-pilot operation to fully autonomous flights.