Predators Falling From The Sky Everywhere -- Strategy Page
September 11, 2009: For the second time in the last five months, a Predator UAV has crashed in eastern Afghanistan. Unmanned aircraft have a much higher accident rate than other aircraft, which is largely the result of not having a pilot on board. A pilot can sense things, and take action more quickly and accurately to save the aircraft. UAVs also operate longer on missions, and are single engine aircraft, both of which increase the probability of loss.
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