Photos: Unmanned 'spy in the sky' takes off

Look, no hands...

By Andy McCue, 15 August 2008 10:00

Mark Barclay, MD of Thales UK's aerospace business, said in a statement: "This is a major step forward on the Watchkeeper programme and one of a number of trials that are scheduled over the forthcoming months.

"The Magic Atols system controlled the take-off and landing of several of the Watchkeeper air vehicle flights without the need for GPS."

Photo Credit: Thales

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