Airbus presents autonomous helicopter U145 at ILA Berlin 2026 (heise.de)

• Airbus U145: autonomous helicopter based on H145
• No cockpit, AI-controlled, maiden flight 2026 with safety pilot
• Applications: disaster relief, military, drone mothership

"Airbus Helicopters unveiled a model of the autonomous U145 helicopter at ILA Berlin 2026. Based on the H145 multi-role helicopter, the U145 has no cockpit and uses AI and sensors for autonomous flight. The maiden flight is planned for late 2026 with a safety pilot. Applications include disaster relief, firefighting, and military reconnaissance. The U145 can also serve as a drone mothership."