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UK Commuter Plane Used For Autonomous Flight Trials
A jointly funded industry/government initiative in the UK is operating a Jetstream 31 commuter plane in flight trials to demonstrate autonomous flight systems and flight via a remotely based pilot, while also carrying two onboard safety pilots. The twin-engine turboprop aircraft will be flown in trials during the next few weeks from Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire, England. A pilot on the ground will operate the aircraft in conjunction with onboard systems. The tests aim to demonstrate the… (www.avweb.com) Altro...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
No way no how.
A drone the size and weight of a car flying overhead is one thing, but imagine a 747 sized cargo drone flying over our cities? But right now isn't it impossible for instantaneous communication between ground control unit and receiver?
But in all seriousness, wasn't there a delay issue or something with control input / video or information feed?
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not if you are talking quantum buddy
I can't say what I really want to say about the matter but most of you probably share the same the thoughts.
I for one wouldn't board a remote control toy airplane...