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Regulation, slots & safety

Ribbit and NRC complete coordinated autonomous search-and-rescue demonstration

Last observed 2026-10-27 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

An autonomous Cessna 150 and an NRC-operated Bell 412 completed a coordinated simulated rescue exercise near Ottawa, with both aircraft directed by one human mission commander.

Why it matters: The demonstration shows progress toward multi-aircraft autonomy for public-safety and defense missions, combining fixed-wing search, rotary-wing evacuation and shared situational awareness.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

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