This is one of those articles that initially seems like a yawner. No new technology was involved, and no hazardous maneuvers were being flown, but the combination of UAV and ADS-B is very much akin to backup cameras on large vehicles or high-end cars. It may enable UAVs to do things safely that they could not do before. There are a lot of issues with flying UAVs in the National Airspace, but the primary concern is their ability to sense and avoid other aircraft. ADS-B is another arrow in that quivver.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120326103341.htm
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