🚁British aviation history was made today as the Proteus technology demonstrator, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight at Predannack Airfield. Developed by Leonardo in Yeovil under a $60 million program, the three-tonne uncrewed rotorcraft represents a "step-change" in maritime aviation. During the test flight, the aircraft’s onboard computer systems and sensors managed its flying controls independently of any human operator, though test pilots remain