BAE Systems has begun ground-breaking technology trials of unmanned aircraft, using a Jetstream 31 as a ‘flying testbed’. The trials are part of a collaborative effort from across the UK, with scientists and engineers looking to observe how unmanned aircraft could be integrated into UK airspace. Using a Jetstream 31 as a ...
Watchkeeper was the first unmanned aerial vehicle required to be built to the same safety standards as a manned aircraft. MOD DCB features writer Paul Elliott spoke to Barry Trimmer, Technical Director at Watchkeeper manufacturer Thales, about the Watchkeeper platform and the broader UAV marketplace. We’ve been told to expect to see unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) regularly in the skies for some ...