Watchkeeper takes autopilot to new level

摘要

Thales UK had successfully tested the automatic take-off and landing system for the Watchkeeper unmanned air vehicle programme. The trial took place at Megido airfield in northern Israel. It follows the first successful flight in April and is one of a comprehensive series that will take place over the next year. Thales UK's aerospace chief Mark Barclay said: "Our Magic ATOLS system controlled the take-off and landing of several of the Watchkeeper air vehicle flights without the need for pilots or GPS."