Merlin

Merlin, Inc. is an aerospace and defense technology company focused on developing autonomous flight solutions. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. The Company’s non-human pilot system, Merlin Pilot, integrates hardware and software to deliver an autonomous flight solution that spans the flight process from takeoff to touchdown. The company utilizes sensor technologies to assess the aircraft’s state and its surrounding environment, allowing it to navigate and recommend trajectory adjustments as necessary. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret air traffic control voice communications through natural language processing. Its system complements human pilots with software that uses learning techniques for weather navigation and can operate without ground communications and Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation. Its Aircraft Platforms include C-130J and Tactical Autonomy. The C-130J is used in military transport aircraft globally. The Tactical Autonomy focuses on mobility and refueling systems to improve staffing and surge capabilities.