ATC had contact with the helicopter. They advised it of the regional jet and asked them to confirm they could see it. The helicopter replied that they had it in sight and asked for permission to maintain visual separation, which was granted, and they were advised to fly behind it. Essentially that means the helicopter advised they could see it, and would ensure they avoided it. About 5 seconds later they flew into it.
they were aware and made several attempts. the failure is with the military ignoring the tower.
Remotely controlled helicopter needs no regard for commands from Air Traffic Control.
This wasn’t someone’s RC chopper?? It was, like, a full military helicopter thing.
Read about the MATRIX system from Lockheed Martin. The tests done on a remote flying Blackhawk helicopter in November 2024.
ATC had contact with the helicopter. They advised it of the regional jet and asked them to confirm they could see it. The helicopter replied that they had it in sight and asked for permission to maintain visual separation, which was granted, and they were advised to fly behind it. Essentially that means the helicopter advised they could see it, and would ensure they avoided it. About 5 seconds later they flew into it.