autopiloted
Flying without hands
Autopiloted describes something controlled or guided by an automatic system rather than direct human input.
An autopiloted aircraft or drone follows a programmed course.
Figuratively, autopiloted behavior is done mechanically, without conscious thought or engagement: I autopiloted through the morning commute, She autopiloted her way through the conversation.
Operating without human control
- unmannedHaving no human aboard
- driverlessOperating without human control
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- hands-freeOperable without holding
automated · robotic · unattended · self-steering · guided · programmed · remote · drone
Operated by machinery
- mindlessLacking thought or awareness
- habitualDone by routine
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- unthinkingLacking conscious thought
rote · reflexive · instinctive · zombie-like · zoned-out · detached · disengaged · mundane
Aerial journey by aircraft
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
navigation · landing · takeoff · throttle · heading · airspeed · avionics · instrument
Devices that detect input
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
system · calibration · feedback · monitoring · telemetry · gyroscope · accelerometer · mapping
self-driving
Operating without human control
- unmannedHaving no human aboard
- driverlessOperating without human control
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
hands-free · automated · robotic · unattended · self-steering · guided · programmed · remote · drone · vehicle
mechanical
Operated by machinery
- mindlessLacking thought or awareness
- habitualDone by routine
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
unthinking · rote · reflexive · instinctive · zombie-like · zoned-out · detached · disengaged · mundane · repetitive
flight
Aerial journey by aircraft
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
aircraft · navigation · landing · takeoff · throttle · heading · airspeed · avionics · instrument · glide
sensors
Devices that detect input
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
algorithm · system · calibration · feedback · monitoring · telemetry · gyroscope · accelerometer · mapping · data
autopiloteddeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
intentional · mindful · attentive · focused · hands-on
- on autopilotActing without active awareness
- autopilot modeAutomated control setting
- Tesla AutopilotAssisted driving software
- autopilot systemsTechnology that steers vehicles autonomously