An unmanned air vehicle has flown at a European air show for the first time. The Boeing ScanEagle flew two 10min simulated search and rescue missions at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, UK. The Civil Aviation Authority gave clearance for it to fly under the rules that apply to leisure operators of large remote control model aeroplanes, and the RIAT supervisory team said it was to fly within the circuit area at 400ft (120m), at all times being capable of gliding to a controlled, safe landing.

Source: Flight International

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