Autonomous Drone Completes First Indiana Corridor BVLOS Flight
A Purdue University-owned Windracers ULTRA autonomous aircraft completed the first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight in the newly established Indiana Drone Corridor. The aircraft flew more than 50 miles within the 200-plus-mile corridor during an opening event at Terre Haute Regional Airport (KHUF). During the flight, observers, including state officials and FAA representatives, saw an autonomous parachute resupply demonstration by the aircraft, which features a 33-foot wingspan and a specialized three-bay cargo drop system.
