Unmanned Black Hawk helicopter

Oct- 2025 -

31 October

Air

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. uses a tablet to command the Sikorsky OPV Black Hawk to autonomously transport a 2,900-pound water buffalo sling load for the first time during Northern Strike in Michigan.

US Soldier Commands Autonomous Black Hawk for the First Time

An active-duty US soldier has executed real-world missions with an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter — the first time a non-pilot or non-test engineer has operated the aircraft independently.

14 October

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Black Hawk Reborn as Autonomous U-Hawk Utility Drone

S-70UAS U-Hawk is a fully autonomous variant of the UH-60L Black Hawk, featuring 25 percent more cargo space, actuated clamshell doors with a loading ramp, and the MATRIX autonomy system.

Jan- 2025 -

15 January

Air

Joe Saballa

California Firm to Provide Optionally-Piloted Capability for US Army Choppers

A California-based tech company has been contracted to integrate optionally-piloted capability into US Army helicopters and enhance their flight features.

Oct- 2024 -

17 October

Air