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In case you missed it: we launched the flight test campaign for the certification-ready Cessna Caravan equipped with the Merlin Pilot earlier this fall! Learn how this groundbreaking campaign marks a first in the aviation industry and demonstrates Merlin’s ability to create advanced automation systems that are not only innovative but also certification-ready: https://lnkd.in/ehiBzqMn

Merlin's Automated Checklist (AC) system, though still in the experimental phase, promises to significantly enhance flight safety by automating dual concurrence checks in the flight deck. Read our blog post to learn how that's possible: https://lnkd.in/ea_HSWmV

In case you missed it: the United States Air Force (USAF) has approved our airworthiness plan for the Merlin Pilot KC-135 testing! This collaborative effort between Merlin and the USAF marks a significant step forward in assessing how the Merlin Pilot’s advanced AI capabilities can be scaled for large transport aircraft. Discover how this pivotal achievement brings us closer to full aircraft integration, design completion, and testing operations. https://lnkd.in/ebPtzFqP

What is ground effect, and how does it play a significant role in refining the Merlin Pilot for autonomous takeoffs and landings? In this video, Brian Mesing, Senior Flight Test Engineer and Experimental Aircraft Manager at Merlin, shares how this subtle aerodynamic phenomena is crucial for shaping aircraft performance and safety. Read his blog post for a full explanation: https://lnkd.in/e6t2X4yf

We're thrilled to share that our airworthiness plan for the Merlin Pilot KC-135 testing has been accepted by the United States Air Force (USAF)! This joint USAF and Merlin project will evaluate the viability of scaling the Merlin Pilot to large transport aircraft, especially its innovative AI capabilities. Learn how this milestone gives us the ability to progress towards aircraft integration, design completion, and testing operations: https://lnkd.in/gfaPMWhr

Sophie J., Senior Policy Analyst at Merlin, will be speaking at the AUVSI North Carolina Advanced Mobility Symposium on Wednesday! Register here and use the code NCAMS-ML100 to receive a complimentary pass: https://lnkd.in/ebBRBDyG

As we commemorate Veterans Day, Merlin proudly celebrates the contributions of the veterans on our team. To honor their service and perspective, we spoke with the following veterans at Merlin: - Zia Edgell , Senior Human Factors Engineer - Patrick Van Wie, Director of Integration and Hardware - Tyler Cooper, CISSP, Director of IT Security at Merlin - Chris Gentile, General Manager of Tactical Autonomy Read our blog post to learn more about their backgrounds, the values they bring to their roles, and the lessons that have shaped their careers: https://lnkd.in/e2EZgg9T

November 11th is #RemembranceDay. Today, we pause with our New Zealand colleagues to honor and remember those that have fallen.

Robert (Bob) Voros, Merlin's Director of Product Safety Assurance, will be a panelist at the 5th Annual ASTM International Autonomy in Aviation Symposium! Join his session, "Autonomy at the System Level: Beyond the Aircraft," on Wednesday, November 13th at 8:45 am. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVz-j5Tv

Meet the Merlin Flight Test Team! In our latest blog post, Mark Ward, VP of Flight Test at Merlin, shares this team's responsibilities, what makes it unique, and how it's shaping the future of flight. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eeK69Hpw