But don't take it from me. I've only actually *designed* flight control algorithms.
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emily have i mentioned you are a total badass and role model for me
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Unspeakably flattered


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lol, what?? Like, the pilot only serves a vestigial function? That's....wow. No words.
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The pilot's role in cruise is fairly minimal, and under optimal circumstances most modern generation airliners can fly alone
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But actual flight, atc management, etc requires human action, particularly everywhere in Class B airspace
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And the Federal Aviation Regs still have the "see and avoid" language and pilot in command requurement. So yeah.
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I'm confused about how the "drone" aspect would work though. Ground pilots are still needed for military drones...
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Military drones not cleared to operate in NAS. Sense and avoid is a huge area of research.
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I could understand why that would be, but does full automation increase in complexity when size is scaled up?
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Full autonomy requires validation of control algorithms among other things. Even basic flight control is hellacious.
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