US drone technology has taken a big step forward with the first-ever launch from an aircraft carrier. <br /><br /> The X-47B is the size of a piloted fighter jet and is totally automatic - unlike previous drones which had been technically-controlled from the ground by people. <br /><br />The X-47B also has a range of almost double the drones currently being used.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
