Next trial of unmanned aircraft tech begins

Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson

BAE Systems has begun another tranche of ground-breaking unmanned aircraft technology trials as part of collaborative efforts across the country to assess how autonomous air vehicles could be integrated in UK airspace.

The unmanned aircraft trials involve a Jetstream 31 as a ‘flying testbed’, which flies itself while having pilots on board who could take control at any time, and are being conducted from the BAE System’s military aircraft engineering and manufacturing facility in Warton, Lancashire. The latest trials are self-funded by BAE Systems at a cost…

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