A report by the Swiss financial services company, UBS says pilotless aircraft may take to the skies carrying cargo and passengers by 2025. The report estimates airlines would save $35 billion per year from decreased labor costs, reduced training expenses, and improved fuel economy. One big hedge on the arrival date for unmanned transport aircraft: the 2025 estimate provided by UBS is for technical feasibility only.
Source: avwebPilotless Transport Aircraft by 2025 says UBS