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While my knowledge of RPVs is very limited I thought that there was a requirement for a recognised pilot (instrument rating, etc) to operate it in the vicinity of controlled airspace. I could be wrong.
While the Army operate the pint sized, elastic band wound up, RPVs that just go up a few hundred feet and look over the next hill, street, etc, the RAF currently operate the big toys. I was under the impression that is not about to change in the near term.
No doubt some expert in UAVs (39 Sqn maybe) will provide more detailed insight, if anyone with that background can be bothered to read a thread on Lossie.....
