How Robot Planes Will Land On Aircraft Carriers -- Popular Mechanics
The U.S. Navy's robotic aircraft will operate autonomously, but they will still require people onboard to land. Here's how those human officers will help UAVs land safely on the limited real estate of an aircraft carrier.
Navy robotic aircraft will operate autonomously, but they will still require people onboard to land. "Carrier naval aviation is extremely safe for the level of risk," says retired Rear Adm. Craig Steidle, the former head of the Joint Strike Fighter and F/A-18 programs. "The Navy is slow to evolve, which is fortunate because we have a very safe and effective system."
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