i think using operator it's more to indicate the person handling the operation (the actual planning and execution of a job) pilot can be better referred as the person actually controlling the drone.
terms adapt to new ages who's to say that in 50 years passenger planes will have a live pilot in the aircraft? it does not make sense to create a new term just because conditions slightly changed.
terms adapt to new ages who's to say that in 50 years passenger planes will have a live pilot in the aircraft? it does not make sense to create a new term just because conditions slightly changed.