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Old 25th Feb 2014, 20:35
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awblain
 
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Command delay. With a satellite link time-of-flight delay at the 0.2s level, there's going to have to be some considerable degree of autonomy. Plus, the satellite link can break for certain periods, and could be susceptible to concerted jamming.

Direct radio control via relay aircraft would be quicker.

Who wants to explain to the judge why the airliner was bumped by the intercepting drone having a senior moment?
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