Originally Posted by Spike from flyi

Don't you think that creating a pilotless surface vessel would be easier? Why is no one looking into that?

I have extensive experience with unmanned aircraft (policy) in the Department of Defense, and liaison with the FAA, and I can assure you, this is not even close to happening.

Ask yourself why we don't have single engine freighters.

This is a fantasy of cargo operators who don't view pilots as human beings, and begrudge them every nickel they pay them.