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Joby teams with L3Harris to develop autonomous hybrid VTOL for defense; flight tests fall 2025
Joby Aviation, Inc.
- Collaboration to develop a new optionally piloted hybrid VTOL aircraft class for defense missions.
- Flight testing expected to start in fall 2025; operational demonstrations planned for 2026.
- Combines Joby's S4 platform and hybrid powertrain with L3Harris sensors, effectors, and autonomy.
- Aircraft designed for low-altitude support with crewed and fully autonomous capability.
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