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Re:Amazon Unveils Futuristic Helicopter-Plane Hybrid Drone f... by pwinnski on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @03:03PM (#20107995)
In the sense that they are human, yes. Even in the sense that they work for the government, which narrows the pool to 20,000,000+

But also, no. Not the same people.

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Re:Amazon Unveils Futuristic Helicopter-Plane Hybrid Drone f... by greenburger on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @07:50PM (#20110239)
I get your point but the relevant agency division FAA AVS employees 7,200 people [0]. Fewer than that are involved in certifying aircraft safety. Agencies like all other human groups have cultures.

[0] https://www.faa.gov/about/plans_reports/congress/media/fy17_...

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