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Old 27th September 2006 | 10:37
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captain high
 
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future for pilots?

According to the Sydney Morning Herald:

In the next 50 years, Australian robots will control mines, patrol the coastline and negotiate our harsh agricultural environment, preventing us from risk to our lives. Unmanned aircraft will comb the skies and autonomous vehicles will conduct ground reconnaissance, making Australia a global leader in field robotics.

It looks like we may be the last generation of pilots. When do you think that the major airlines will be totally pilotless - 20 -30 years? Do they even have the technology yet or is it just a matter of people not trusting technology enough?
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