A next-generation combat drone, for example, might loiter for hours above a potential target on elongated, low-drag wings.

举例来说，新一代无人战斗机就可运用外张的低阻力机翼，在预定目标上空盘旋数小时。

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Drone pilots can get combat medals.

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Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, said senior leaders are analyzing the military's drone needs and discussions are beginning.

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To staff 65 combat air patrols, the Air Force will need nearly 1, 700 drone pilots and 1, 200 sensor operators.

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