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If AI flies the drone better than you, what does being a pilot mean?

When flying becomes automated, skill does not disappear — but it may move somewhere else.

OPEN THREAD / THE DEBATE

Suppose take-off, tracking, obstacle avoidance, framing and landing become increasingly automated. What part of flying still belongs to the human?

The uncomfortable questions

  • Is piloting mainly stick skill, judgement, creativity — or responsibility?
  • If automation makes better decisions, should humans still be in control?
  • Does easier flying make drones more creative, or less interesting?

Your turn

Where do you think the human should stay in the loop?

KEEP GOING

THE DEBATE

Open questions. Strong opinions welcome.

EDGE

AI, autonomy and the strange end of drones.

ARTICLES

Current reporting and the drone archive.

YOUR TURN

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