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		dawnerd 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Waymo has received our pilot permit allowing for c... That's an oversimplification of autopilot systems. They can follow flight routes, avoid traffic (TCAS), even auto land to name a few.

seanmcdirmid 4 months ago [–]

Auto-landers are not simply classified with autopilots. An autoland system is an advanced function that is part of a modern aircraft's overall autopilot capabilities. A basic autopilot can control an aircraft's attitude and heading, but an autoland system can automatically execute the full landing procedure.

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