manned
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmænd// UK //mˈænd// manned
adj. describing a vehicle or place that has people working inside it to operate it.
adj. operated or staffed by human beings rather than being automated or remote-controlled. Often used in the context of spaceflight or security posts.
The station is manned twenty-four hours a day.
The agency is planning the first manned mission to Mars within the next two decades.
While drones are increasingly common for surveillance, certain high-security checkpoints remain manned to ensure that a human can exercise judgment in complex situations.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun like 'mission', 'flight', or 'desk'. In modern professional contexts, 'staffed' or 'crewed' is often preferred as a gender-neutral alternative.