We will see more and more of this type of flight. The link below gives no indication that the aircraft was carrying or testing any new on-board systems, but apparently the control station was equipped with repeater displays piped in from Air Traffic Control. Those familiar with flight at the altitudes mentioned will realize that everything up there is operating on an IFR clearance, so separation was essentially guaranteed by the controlling agency. That fact is not intended to minimize the accomplishment - you have to walk before you can run - but the real tests will be in airspace that includes simulated "non-cooperating" VFR traffic.
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ain-defense-perspective/2013-05-10/uav-makes-test-flight-non-segregated-european-airspace
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