In today’s video, we are going to discuss the autopilot mode, its history and its mechanism. Autopilot refers to a collection of systems that automate a plane’s operations. The complex computer matrix tells your plane how to fly, including navigation, altitude, speed, and engine thrust, which controls the force by which the plane moves through the air. When these systems are engaged—after a human enters the flight destination information, autopilot culls data about the flight route, location, and navigation—the navigation harnesses the same GPS technology that’s on your cell phone and spits out an optimized flight plan. This allows the pilot to remain hands-free for the duration of the flight. The first rudimentary autopilot system can be traced back to nearly the beginning of flight when in 1912 the Sperry Corporation created a system that allowed a plane to fly straight without a pilot’s control. The development was a significant one, as it set the course for air travel as we know it today, and gave both mental and physical space to the pilot to increase focus on other aspects of operating a flight or combat, as the case may be. You can support us by liking the video and subscribing to our channel #autopilot #howdoesautopilotwork #autopilotflight Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 History 1:04 What exactly is Autopilot? 1:37 How does it work 2:24 The three levels of complexity 3:45 Do pilots become obsolete as a result? ➡️ Subscribe: - https://bit.ly/3tx6kmj ► Check out our videos and "Subscribe" to see more - Enjoy! :D 🔴 Copyright Disclaimer Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.