Drone Pilots

(2013) A radio play commissioned, directed and produced by Judith Kampfner. Broadcast in September 2013 by BBC’s Radio 4, with David Rasche.


 [Excerpt]

ANDRAS

I’m not a pilot. I’m a sensor.

McCRACKEN

When did you know you wanted to fly?

ANDRAS

Never. During training they offered to take us up so we’d know what it felt like, but I was out sick that day.

McCRACKEN

You’ve never been in a plane?

ANDRAS

No.

McCRACKEN

How’d you get out here?

ANDRAS

Jake and I drove from Jersey.

McCRACKEN

Why’d you go to work for Marathon?

ANDRAS

I was at a gaming convention in Hackensack, and a recruiter saw me play.