pilotless aircraft
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pilotless aircraft
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, it seems these are the last days of envelope-pushing men and women in naval aviation; pilotless aircraft are more reliable and they’re next.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2022
The planes were showcasing an experimental technology introduced in World War II. During the war, pilotless aircraft served as missiles, delivering a punch to hardened, well-defended targets.
From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2021
Boeing bolstered its portfolio of unconventional, pilotless aircraft last year by buying Aurora Flight Sciences, whose projects include a new flying taxi it is developing with Uber Technologies.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2018
The public congressional hearing on "drone-kill policy" was noteworthy: government officials refrained for years from even uttering the word "drone" when talking about the use of armed, pilotless aircraft because such operations were classified.
From Reuters • Feb. 27, 2013
Meanwhile, a former CIA chief told the programme that the increasing use of pilotless aircraft armed with weapons is helping the US win the fight against terrorism.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2011
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