Assembly Hall

In this high-tech universe, why do pilots still have to keep pushing a button to obtain a D-scan? Even a programmed robotic arm could do it. Don't tell me this would be impossible to create (in the EVE universe).

So, my suggestion is - program your d-scan, d-scan is automatic, repeating the scan every x seconds (30?). A bigger delay than it could be obtained by manually pressing the button, so there is room for "skill"... Same design as autopilot. Maybe even new skills to lower the number of seconds for automatic d-scan, or modify the range options, or automatic calculation of AU to km.

Today's D-scan is archaic. There is no skill involved in pressing the button. "Look, I remember to press the button, I'm skilled".

My version would still require setting the direction and range, nothing changed here.