U.S. military operations abroad have increasingly incorporated the use of drone aircraft. As drones have become more sophisticated, some have envisioned a future in which drones completely replace human-operated fighter jets. This article outlines a number of reasons why drones continue to be limited and are unlikely to overcome those limitations to displace the role of human pilots. It is a reassuring article for those of us who were big fans of the Terminator movies.
"Drones Won't Be Taking Over Our Wars Anytime Soon" by C.J. Chivers
Published in Popular Science, April 3, 2012
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/human-element
Eric
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