Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I am definitely obsolete. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/drone-makes-history-refueling-navy-fighter-jet-midair/ar-AAKNJTm?li=BBnb7Kz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 You’re not obsolete UB. You have common sense. I won’t even ride in an operator less train and I have tested them as part of my job. I sure as heck am not riding in an a self driving car or on a pilot less plane. Yep, I am a Luddite in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Sounds impressive but in reality air to air refueling didn't require a whole lot from the drone to make it work. Air to air refueling in the Navy places all the work on the receiving aircraft. The drone just has to maintain the correct speed and altitude. An operator on the ship can easily perform all the necessary functions required of the Drone. Heck with a little work the receiving aircraft could likely perform those as well. A low power data link could allow the receiving aircraft the ability to extend and retract the refueling drogue and start or stop the flow of fuel. Flying a programed track is something any drone can already do. The impressive part is getting a drone to consistently land on a carrier flight deck. Especially in bad weather with an unpredictable pitching deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: You’re not obsolete UB. You have common sense. I won’t even ride in an operator less train and I have tested them as part of my job. I sure as heck am not riding in an a self driving car or on a pilot less plane. Yep, I am a Luddite in this regard. I am in complete agreement, Pat. No self-drivin' JohnnyCabs for ol' Dubious..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Same here. No operator, no use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I don’t have a problem with the science or with the mechanics involved. What I have a problem with is the programming and the lack of abstract reasoning in the event of a failure or an extraordinary occurrence!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Blackwater 53393 said: What I have a problem with is the programming and the lack of abstract reasoning in the event of a failure or an extraordinary occurrence!! Bingo! Plus the possibility of unfriendly people taking control. A few months ago I got a chuckle over an article about "remote app controlled male chastity devices" being hacked by people using ransomware. The cost of stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 i no longer want anything betweem my legs that cant stand up by itself but i always dream of a new motorcycle , i still want to drive it tho - something is lost when you give away the controls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 If they become commonplace, there are some who would postpone maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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