Where does helicopter fit in future warfare?

[AWAITED1]

I have nothing to add here just want opinions of everyone. What a drone won't do what a helicopter can? Do you see any similarity like the fates of tank?

 

[arjunk]

Drones can carry less payload, can be hacked, limited range, etc.

 

[-=virus=-]

CAS, transport (both troops and equipment), SAR, ASW etc ?

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Helicopters are not safe for pilots. That's why US cancelled RAH-66 Comanche in favor of Reaper drone.

 

[Itachi]

I have nothing to add here just want opinions of everyone. What a drone won't do what a helicopter can? Do you see any similarity like the fates of tank?

Both will be used in conjunction.

Upcoming and future helis will be stealthy and longer ranged. Along with a lot of goodies. For example, picture the above S-97 Raider flying beneath the radar coverage, creeping up to an enemy base........then releasing drones from its doors who then go and wreck havoc on said enemy base.

The short range of small drones will be complemented by the long range of the Raider. I think the US mentioned (in a article or video by a US general which I can't seem to pull up right now) that they have experimented with chains of drones from the above heli reaching up to around 60 km....that's a long distance.

Possible Combat Scenario:

 

[nahtanbob]

choppers are great for transport, search & rescue