piloted

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A former Cuban spy who infiltrated a group of Florida anti-communist exiles in the 1990s told AFP that Havana's fatal shootdown of two planes piloted by the activists set the stage for devastating US sanctions.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

This is a grey zone along the front line within the range of drones piloted remotely from both sides.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Ukraine war involves remotely piloted systems, electronic warfare, layered air defenses and relentless adaptation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Most said they had to be kept in bags throughout the day, while seven used a pouch system similar to the one piloted at Islwyn High.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Emma recounted the whole story: how Miss Peregrine was kidnapped by Golan, how she nearly drowned in her cage in the ocean, how we’d rescued her from a submarine piloted by wights.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs