Claiming the Sky: The Dawn of Pilotless Flight

24 July 2009




With eagle eyes, albatross wings and the speed of a swift, UAVs are changing the course of flight as we know it. Anthony Beachey looks at the dawning of the UAV era and the turns it promises to take next.


UAVs are playing an increasingly prominent role on today's battlefields.
At €7,000, the Featherlite is the most cost-effective UAV on the market.
UAVs now play an pivotal role in supporting troops on the ground.