Trial flights of 'unmanned' aircraft begin in UK

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Trial flights of 'unmanned' aircraft begin in UK Melbourne: A plane that can be flown without a pilot is being tested in the UK ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The plane, a BAE Systems Jetstream aircraft that is called The Flying Test Bed, is being put through its paces in a series of at least 20 flights over the Irish Sea and through UK airspace. Although it will be pilot-free during the tests, there will be people on board who will be able to take the controls if the need arises. The aim of the trials is to demonstrate to regulators such as the Civil Air Authority and air traffic control that such aircraft also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), will be able to be used safely in UK airspace, the Daily Telegraph reported. Plane without pilot to go on trial over UKPerth Now los 20 artículos informativos »