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A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.

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A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.

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[email protected] • 11 months ago

The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

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Predicated, of course, on radio frequency communication being 100% reliable, 24/7, 365.

Which they are not.

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