Trial flights of 'unmanned' aircraft begin in UK skies
About 20 test flights of the
BAE Systems Jetstream aircraft will be conducted over the summer
Test flights have begun to see
whether unmanned aircraft could someday be of widespread use in British
airspace.
The BAE Systems Jetstream, which will be manned during the test phase, could potentially conduct search missions and investigate weather systems.
BAE believes the aircraft is the first of its kind to autonomously "sense and avoid" bad weather and mid-air hazards.
The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) said "issues" must be resolved to ensure all airspace users are safe.
Unmanned planes or "drones" are already used in the UK for surveillance work
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