piloted

adjective

pi·​lot·​ed ˈpī-lə-təd How to pronounce piloted (audio)
: flown or operated by a pilot
piloted flight
a remotely piloted aircraft

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Human-machine teaming by the USAF General Adrian Spain, head of Air Combat Command, told CBS News that there are plans to operate the AI-piloted drones with manned aircraft. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025 The Helix has taken more than 1,000 piloted flights this year, and its maker has trained 200 people to fly this unique aircraft with eight electrified rotors whirling on a pair of detachable wings. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025 This part of the story is a story in itself, but the wars and the result left two-thirds of the recruits dead and rendered Rusty’s appendages useless as he selflessly piloted night and day to fight off every rogue machine. Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 Some firms that piloted AI time monitoring reported sharper meeting policies, clearer staffing decisions, and less burnout. Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for piloted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of pilot entry 2

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piloted was in 1775

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“Piloted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piloted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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