MQ-9 drone student operators can now perform takeoffs and landings via satellite, significantly decreasing the need for personnel and equipment in Reaper operations. Previously, Reapers were flown by operators in remote ground control stations but were launched and recovered by Airmen closer to the runway. With the Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC), the autopilot …
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