Created to speed up the process that commercial air taxi companies go through to receive certifications, the U.S. Air Force’s tech-driven initiative plans to launch and administer a test similar to the DARPA challenge. Security systems and safety is a primary focus in the research challenges related to certifying with the Federal Aviation Administration. The Air Force will work with companies to reach their ability to pass the challenges while participating in military missions and contributing to technological advances.
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