Could Spearhead-class transports serve as drone carriers in low-threat environments?
Short answerYes. They are well suited where the main needs are deck space and room to maintain drones rather than high-threat combat survivability.
NotesThe mission is deliberately low-threat rather than a substitute for a survivable frontline aviation ship. A Spearhead-type transport already offers the deck area needed to operate drones. It also has room under cover where crews could maintain them. In a permissive environment, those practical spaces matter more than elaborate carrier facilities.