Why are drone pilots facing fatigue?

U.S. Air  Marine Predator drone
Maintenence personel check a Predator drone operated by U.S. Office of Air and Marine John Moore | Getty Images
John Moore | Getty Images 2013

Drone strikes are still a key piece of the war on terror, but the flights are taking a toll on the pilots who fly them remotely.

During this hour, we talk about what factors are causing drone pilot fatigue.

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