Army Pilots: Flying Drones Is Harder Than It Looks -- Defense Defense
Flying unmanned aircraft over war zones may seem to outsiders like playing a tricked-out video game.
But these operations can be, indeed, dangerous, a panel of aviators said this week at an Army conference. Bad weather, makeshift runways and close calls with friendly helicopters are among the hazards that put both aircraft and pilots at risk.
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