History of Autopilot Development The first autopilot systems were developed in the 1920s to assist pilots with long, monotonous flights. Early systems like Sperry's "Automatic Pilot" helped maintain altitude and heading but required frequent manual corrections. Through the 1930s and 40s, autopilots gained capabilities like automatic take-offs and landings. GYROS computers provided more robust...
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