Posted on 02/10/2010 9:10:31 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
I think the movie, “Stealth”, does a great job of providing a reason for caution with this type of technology. There is no (and IMHO will never be) a replacement for the human element of aircraft combat missions. Someone remotely piloting a combat aircraft from thousands of miles away just doesn’t not provide the same as having a pilot in the cockpit. Technology will not improve this element IMHO.
I do believe qualities are lost, but many are gained. To use an analogy, as a means a transportation, horses do offer some advantages over motor vehicles, but everyone I know uses a motor vehicle to get around.
Ping to watch later. My current server came up, Access Denied.
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