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pilotless

/ˈpaɪlətləs/
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1

Operating without an onboard human pilot, typically by remote control or an automated guidance system (especially of an aircraft or spacecraft).

Example

"The meteorological agency deployed a pilotless aircraft to gather atmospheric data directly from the center of the storm."


2

Lacking a leader, guide, or clear direction.

Example

"Following the sudden resignation of its founder, the organization drifted like a pilotless ship for several months."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pilotless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pilotless
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