After the unveiling of the hull series I've seen some players claim they got a Hull A/B so they can ferry goods from orbit to surface. Will players be allowed to do that or will this be automated (maybe using AI drones or npcs) without any player involvement?" - WalBao
Cloud Imperium
Players will be able to perform this type of mission; our thought is that it would be a good 'first step into the 'verse' scenario for new players. It won't be REQUIRED for players with larger ships, though: there'll always be automated NPCs available to unload the Hull C, D and E on-orbit.
starfarer.space · Q&A: MISC Hull A