Critical shortage: Overburdened drone pilots driven out of Air Force, GAO warns

The pilots and sensor operators who fly America’s military drones have taken on a lion’s share of the Air Force aerial combat missions for more than 20 years.

Since the attacks of September 2001, the demands for remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) and their two-member crews have grown dramatically. The ability of the craft to linger for an extended period over hostile territory means they can provide critical intelligence and surveillance around the clock and direct bombs to the proper targets if needed.

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