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Obama’s little treats has failed: more than 400 US drone aircraft have crashed or vanished since 2001

Rome, Italy - A “Washington Post” investigation shows disconcerting figures

They will be commercialized in one year, but the figures of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at remote control)’ accidents, source of pride for US Defense, are not encouraging. A new investigation published by the “Washington Post” shows that more than 400 US drone aircraft have crashed or disappeared since 2001, for different reasons: mechanical failure, pilot error and foul weather. Fortunately, drone...

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Rome, Italy, 06/24/2014 11:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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