The drone decides: Experimental, computer-flown aircraft marks a paradigm shift in warfare
January 28, 2012 at 8:38 am in Grand Forks Herald
The Navy’s new drone being tested near Chesapeake Bay stretches the boundaries of technology: It’s designed to land on the deck of an aircraft carrier, one of aviation’s most difficult maneuvers.
What’s even more remarkable is that it will do that not just without a pilot in the cockpit, but without a pilot at all. Continue Reading
The Terminator with Governor Arnold kept running through my mind as I read this. I do wholeheartedly agree with the commentator who stressed they (the drones) are here to stay. It is up to us as a society what we are, or are not willing to accept. The dialogue needs to be more open than a bipartisan committee. It needs to be a very large public debate.
They are here to stay. The change is inevitable. it is up to us to guide that change.
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The previous article said the Global Hawk has been cancelled.
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