Abstract
Knowledge from various related disciplines is commonly used as a top-down approach to address human factors issues. In this paper, we suggest continuing this tradition in order to solve the specific problems pertaining to NATO UAS flight. Furthermore, we encourage applying what is known about manned aircraft to unmanned aircraft, rather than starting anew, because the two share many common issues. We narrowed down the top 10 issues in NATO UAS flight, as voted on by NATO FINAS delegates (subject matter experts), and discuss how each of these issues may be addressed using a top-down approach.
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