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Do you know what a drone with comparable capabilites would cost to purchase, much less operate?
Large military drones aren't cheap.
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I'm thinking a drone would be cheaper
Do you know what a drone with comparable capabilites would cost to purchase, much less operate?
Large military drones aren't cheap.
Multi-role UAV are also hamstrung by steerable sensors with a narrow field-of-view.
Pilots and operators are limited to what information is obtained by the sensors.
Drones don't multitask very well.
Two dudes in a cockpit? One flies, the other can either drop, fire, gather, or steer a sensor. Sometimes while performing associated tasks, or even completely different tasks.
Decision-to-Act is also a lot faster with a manned cockpit.