X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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"We want to figure out what level of boom is acceptable to people on a regular basis."
— Peter Coen , Academic
"It's likely that future X-planes will be uncrewed."
— Peter Coen , Academic
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Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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