Unmanned aerial vehicles that exceed 55 pounds, such as the MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter, will be maintained, and possibly operated, by enlisted members of the aviation community. Navy
Weight Of UAV May Determine Who Controls It -- Air Force Times
If you’re interested in working with unmanned aerial vehicles, you may get some career guidance from a bathroom scale.
The Navy has set a weight-based threshold for who will operate unmanned aircraft, with UAVs weighing more than 55 pounds being operated as adjuncts to manned systems, while operators of lighter aircraft will come from other corners of the service.
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