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It is my understanding that the USAF is only using experienced pilots to fly UAVs. I have been told that they have conducted experiments in which non-pilots went through the simulator training, but non-pilots required more such training to achieve the same level of competency as pilots.One aspect of controlling UAVs that is not appreciated is that for long-range missions the UAV can be left on "auto-pilot" for long periods of time. The remote operators only have to be at in the control module for periods when there is a need for direct operator control.
It is my understanding that the USAF is only using experienced pilots to fly UAVs. I have been told that they have conducted experiments in which non-pilots went through the simulator training, but non-pilots required more such training to achieve the same level of competency as pilots.
One aspect of controlling UAVs that is not appreciated is that for long-range missions the UAV can be left on "auto-pilot" for long periods of time. The remote operators only have to be at in the control module for periods when there is a need for direct operator control.
