Cavok-flyer
The fact that some military UAVs, particularly the little ones have "20 minuter" lifespans is utterly irrelevant.
Nobody is suggesting loading them up with passengers.
The ME262 had a huge death rate and engine life spans in single figures, yet within 5 years the Comet was airborne.
Where the military goes, the civvy world follows in aviation.
Shyt
Humans need data just as much as computers to make a decision, unless you have mystical powers.
Don't hang up.
I totally agree.
I think the problems are not technical so much as integrational.
I think the biggest problem will be the transitional phase. I think the initial integration will be very dificult to organise, and as said earlier, ATC is crying out to be computerised.
It is probably easier to computerise ATC first.
The difference is that I think despite the difficulties that it will be achieved within the next 20 yrs.
Last edited by Tourist; 4th Dec 2014 at 18:23.
Reason: To make it less nonsensical!