DallaThaun t1_j1ygvis wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:20 AM

Reply to comment by Words_Are_Hrad in Flying cars can actually eventually become a thing by Jalen_1227

Why do you think that automated aircraft would not be maintained? Of course they would, same as now.

Of course it will never be used for individual mass transport like OP is asking. Was not saying it would.

DallaThaun t1_j1xx8s6 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:18 AM

Reply to comment by Ok_Dog_4059 in Flying cars can actually eventually become a thing by Jalen_1227

AI can't do something about that but if automated aircraft are commercialized they will have multiple levels of redundancy. The role of "AI" in such a scenario would be to switch to a backup string, alert everyone, maybe search for an emergency landing site, etc.

Additionally, engine failure or electrical fires are certainly disasters but are not "almost always fatal" especially if nobody is on board. You'd be surprised. That should not change with an unmanned aircraft...or else it is not yet ready for commercial flight.