The Avatar was guided by a JACKTM  intelligent software agent that directed the aircraft’s autopilot during the course of the mission. The on-board JACKTM agent chose the best route to fly after evaluating real-time flight and weather data accessed through a direct link to the autopilot and its GPS (Global Positioning System). 

The trial demonstrated both in-flight Intelligent Agent control of the aircraft and fully autonomous mission selection capabilities. It shows that UAVs can now autonomously replan and execute missions without ground operator intervention. <pdf>