五角大楼必须研究无人驾驶飞机操作员的心理健康问题,因为与载人飞机飞行员相比,创伤后精神紧张症的风险和压力较高。 The Pentagon must study drone operators' mental health due to higher risks of PTSD and stress compared to pilots in manned planes.

根据2026财政年度《国防授权法》的授权,美国国防部必须研究军用无人机操作员的心理健康问题。 The U.S. Department of Defense must study the mental health of military drone operators, following a mandate in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 这项研究将考察无人驾驶飞机驾驶员、分析员和针对专家的创伤后应激障碍、抑郁症、焦虑、烧伤和道德伤害,并将研究结果与载人飞机机组人员进行比较。 The research will examine PTSD, depression, anxiety, burnout, and moral injury among drone pilots, analysts, and targeting specialists, comparing their outcomes to manned aircraft crews. 证据表明,由于长期监视、对目标的情感依恋以及突然从战斗转向平民生活(称为 " 心理鞭笞 " ),远程操作者可能面临更大的心理压力。 这项研究旨在为今后的支助和政策提供参考。 Evidence suggests remote operators may face higher psychological stress due to prolonged surveillance, emotional attachment to targets, and the abrupt shift from combat to civilian life—known as “psychological whiplash.” The study aims to inform future support and policy.