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To: KarlInOhio
Unlike a real flight crew you can work shifts and switch among an unlimited number of pilots, copilots and weapons and ECM operators.

There was a contest sponsored by DARPA a couple of years ago, yes the ones who fostered internet technology, that gave a $million prize to whomever could produce an unmanned automobile through various obstacle courses. I knew right away that this was significant and profound. In the near future, "programmed" drones will be pulling eternal guard duty or "suicide" missions, completly unmanned and untended.

Imagine pushing a button from the other side of the world and a fully armed 4-wheel drive pulls out of a parking garage and goes a place of engagement. I will leave the details up to you.

7 posted on 01/22/2013 6:24:25 PM PST by VRW Conspirator (Sometimes it takes calamity to lead to serenity - FReeper RacerX1128)
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To: VRW Conspirator
In the near future, "programmed" drones will be pulling eternal guard duty or "suicide" missions, completly unmanned and untended. Imagine pushing a button from the other side of the world and a fully armed 4-wheel drive pulls out of a parking garage and goes a place of engagement.

Or perhaps not having any wheels.


8 posted on 01/22/2013 6:43:27 PM PST by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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