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Old 29th Nov 2012, 06:50
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DaveReidUK
 
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I read the article, but I don't believe for a moment 'pilots' will operate the aircraft from the ground....i think you do, and i apologize for not making it clear that the article is pure hype, imho.
According to BAE Systems, the dramatis personae are:

Aircrew - 2 plus 3 test personnel
Ground crew - 2 (UAV commander plus flight test observer)

It's not made clear what the "UAV commander" role consists of.

http://www.baesystems.com/magazine/BAES_051920/look-no-hands
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