Some questions to ponder on the issue of CUAVs:
1. Where in UK airspace can we train with these things.
2. What happens when the control the systems fail.
3. Can the RF spectrum accommodate all the control channels, weapon control channels and sensor channels. They will have to share the spectrum with 'Normal' UAVs, manned systems etc etc and be able to survive in a hostile RF environment.
3. When the first UAV/ CUAV has a near miss/ actual contact with a civilian aircraft I suspect we will have a major issue to overcome in the eyes of the general public. What is the fallback plan.
4. How will CUAV be delivered into theatre. Massive AT burden.
5. Who will sell programmes at air displays.