Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is collaborating with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) to advance the development of Joby’s autonomous flight technology "Superpilot" with the integration of NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) IGX Thor compute platform. Powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, IGX Thor is designed to power the ...

Core Insights - Joby Aviation, Inc. has successfully demonstrated its Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology during a U.S. defense exercise, achieving significant operational milestones [1][2] - The exercise highlighted the need for effective light intra-theater airlift, reducing reliance on larger aircraft, as emphasized by the U.S. Air Force [2] - The Department of Defense has requested $9.4 billion for autonomous and hybrid aircraft in FY26, positioning Joby favorably for future defense contracts [2] Company Developments - Joby Aviation completed six sorties totaling 2,416 miles and recorded 7,342 miles over 43.7 hours, including a 4,925-mile Pacific crossing [1] - The company acquired Xwing's autonomy section in 2024, which accelerates the integration of Superpilot technology for both defense and commercial applications [2] - Chief Policy Officer Greg Bowles noted the successful exercise as a testament to Joby's decade-long collaboration with the Department of Defense [1]