The battery-powered, autonomous aircraft was initially developed to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Small High-Altitude Science Aircraft (SHASA) program, which later evolved into the Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology (ERAST) project. The company’s engineers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI), creating aircraft with autonomous capabilities, augmenting the role of a human pilot, and revolutionizing the way we fly.Īurora’s first aircraft, the Perseus Proof of Concept, was designed to support atmospheric research. In its first 30 years, Aurora developed and flew over 30 aircraft ranging from small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to larger uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) built for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) missions. Since its founding, Aurora has specialized in the rapid production of low-cost, high-performance aircraft from concept through first flight. Founded in 1989 with the goal of building an autonomous stratospheric research aircraft, Aurora has since achieved numerous milestones, exploring cutting-edge technologies and establishing a legacy of innovation. For over three decades, Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has been at the forefront of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing in the aerospace industry.

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