When was the Autopilot invented?

The Autopilot was invented in 1912 by Lawrence Sperry in the USA.

A system that automatically controls the heading and altitude of an aircraft.

Year invented1912
InventorLawrence Sperry
CountryUSA
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Who invented the Autopilot?

Lawrence Sperry invented the Autopilot in 1912 in the USA.

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