The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.
The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.
I wonder how does ATC talk to the plane. Does it get routed to the remote pilot? The article describes controlling the plane through a series of menus. Does the pilot have enough flexibility when something unexpected happens like a sudden weather change or bird strike?