Merlin demonstrates autonomous takeoff, landing, ATC comms in TxDOT Project NEXUS flight demo
MRLN•Project NEXUS and advanced air mobility
TxDOT’s Project NEXUS, part of the FAA’s eIPP, is designed to generate operational data for integrating advanced air mobility into US airspace.
Work with regulators and government customers
Participation supports ongoing work with regulators and government customers to develop, test, and certify autonomy for civil and military aircraft.
Merlin Pilot autonomy platform demo at Alliance Airport
Merlin showcased its Merlin Pilot autonomy platform at TxDOT’s Project NEXUS eIPP kickoff, demonstrating autonomous takeoff and landing at Alliance Airport.
Flight tests also showed AI-driven air traffic control communications, dynamic in-flight re-planning, and threat avoidance aimed at reducing pilot workload.
