Pilotless aircraft could follow drones into the sky — but only if passengers are willing, a new study says.
Remotely piloted aircraft could be technologically capable of carrying passengers and cargo as early as 2025, with further automation ultimately eliminating the need for even ground-based pilots, according to a report by financial services company UBS Limited.1
A drone detection device at DFW identified 24 NMACs, prompting researchers to recommend extending drone-free zones around runways.
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The FAA is spending $100 million on projects to prevent runway incursions at 12 U.S. airports.
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A U.S. government oversight agency is faulting the FAA for inadequate plans to integrate drones into the nation’s airspace.
