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Posted Wednesday 30th May 2007 19:24 GMT
George

re: Sorry, but what civilian activity can possibly justify UAVs ? #2

Long term, UAVs might be useful for more than just parcel delivery. Imagine automated freight carriers carrying bulk raw materials to automated factories. Or, robotic care-flight helicopters that can be quickly dispatched from hospitals to accident scenes.

I don't think that pilot unions need to worry yet, but could you imagine what airfare would be like if pilots weren't needed?

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