A human pilot can see more, and process more data than a drone. The notion of pilot-less fighters is still a fantasy. It is the dream of drone manufacturers. They are the cronies who work with Congress to force drones down the USAF throat.
Do drones have a purpose? Yes. However, they still can’t do all of things a human pilot can do.
The truest words ever posted on FR.
The Mk1 human brain is the most powerful and versatile computer in the world. Computers are as good as their programmers and that's what got you the F-35.
Yes but 200 drones with AMRAAM’s have a quality of their own.