ParcAberporth

The Parc Aberporth centre was specially developed to test and trial unmanned aircraft, for both military and civilian use.

[3] Aberporth Rocket Projectile Establishment began operation on the site in 1941 during the Second World War.

One of the main difficulties in getting a wider acceptance of UAVs in civilian and commercial use has been integrating unmanned flights with existing aviation.

Work at ParcAberporth and West Wales Airport has been possible as a 6-nautical-mile (11 km) radius around the airfield has been designated Restricted airspace - Temporary (RA(T)) up to 5,000 feet (1,500 m) allowing UAVs to operate without special dispensation.

Since 2004, ParcAberporth is the site for an annual event of exhibition and conference devoted to the UAV industry.

Thales Watchkeeper WK450 first flight in the UK, took off from ParcAberporth on 15th April 2010