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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] • 6 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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I’m fine with self-flying cargo planes with no human passengers flying over uninhabited areas besides landing/takeoff.

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