ABSTRACT
The demands for Unmanned Vehicles are rapidly increasing in the civilian sector. However, operations will not be carried out in the National Air Space (NAS) until safety concerns are alleviated. Among these concerns is determining the appropriate level of automation in conjunction with a suitable pilot who exhibits the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely operate these systems. This research examined two levels of automation: Management by Consent (MBC), and Management by Exception (MBE). User experiences were also analyzed in conjunction with both levels of automation while operating an unmanned aircraft simulator. The user experiences encompass three individual groups: Pilots, Air traffic controllers and non-pilot-non-controller group. Results showed that there were no significant differences among the groups. Shortfalls and constraints were examined and discussed to help pave the wave for future research.
