it says not only are they used as targets, but also for patrols for ships. . . as time goes on they will be used more widely, especially for reconisance!

I am concerned about having combat craft controlled via remote, because you can hack it/jam it/intercept it/ perhaps even home in on it. Only if we can make compeltely automated dog fighters that don't require remote control will combat aircraft become a good idea.

we can make aircraft that can take more Gee's than the pilot for quite a while. and AI fighter pilots in games have been around for quite a while, though they are not that good, (at least not the game ones) no doubt the military could make very formidable ones if they tried. it only makes sense to remove the pilot completely, much better as well not to risk one of our soldiers lives anyway.
-Justin Kelly