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Why can pilots comfortably sleep while the plane is full of passengers?
Many people wonder whether pilots can really sleep on planes, especially on long flights. The answer is yes.
Autopilot
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Articles about Autopilot
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What does the pilot do when the plane uses the autopilot system?
The autopilot system can take over the flight from start to landing, eliminating the need for the pilot to constantly use his hands.
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Notable accidents involving Boeing 777
The Boeing 777 is a twin-engine wide-body jet aircraft, dedicated to long-haul flights produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Space science
Jules Verne ship prepares supplies for ISS Station
At the Kourou Space Center, French Guiana, the autopilot (ATV) Jules Verne of the European Space Agency (ESA) has just passed an important period in December: the ship h…
History
How has aviation become safer after 100 years?
Here are 12 photos that summarize the development history of aviation safety systems for more than 100 years.
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Not only cars but now autopilot - the future has arrived?
We know that many types of aircraft have self-driving mode. We also know that Uber has been experimenting with self-driving taxi types in many cities - although there is…
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Auto-autopilot feature on Tesla cars saves owners from accident in a narrow way
The owner of a Model 3 recently posted a video back to the Autopilot feature that prevented a serious crash.
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Video: Uber's 360-degree autopilot technology
Uber's future self-propelled vehicles are equipped with advanced camera, radar and sensor systems, allowing for a comprehensive view of the surroundings.
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How remarkable is Tesla's Autopilot system on electric cars?
When the system is activated, Tesla cars can adjust the speed, change lanes and park themselves without the driver's assistance.
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Tractor trucks are equipped with automatic driving technology, no room for humans
This T-pod electric car is much shorter than a regular tractor, only 7 meters by cutting off the cockpit of the vehicle.
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Tesla vehicles can 'dodge' frontal accidents in a matter of a few moments
A video taken from a Tesla camera traveling in autopilot shows that the car can
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Is a self-driving car safer than a driver's car?
Automakers and technology companies are racing to get the first self-driving car. This is really one
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10 tech highlights in 2016
The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2016 selects 10 technologies that can change the lives of people in the near future.
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US deploys self-driving cars
Google's car, the first fully automated vehicle, will be used on California roads from 2015.
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Project of developing intelligent transport vehicles
Scientists working at 17 universities, companies and organizations across Europe have participated in the Development of Intelligent Transport Vehicles (HAVEit) - cars w…