USAF Embraces U.S. Army Model Of Automated UAV Takeoff, Landing

Credit: MQ-9: Reaper
Pressed with ongoing training and retention problems with its unmanned aerial vehicle pilots, the U.S. Air Force has finally opted to allow for the use of an automated takeoff and landing system for its MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, Air Force Secretary Deborah James announced July 15. This is one...

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