UAV - Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
ATC Issue All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft; Human Factors; Procedure
The Predator departed for airspace usage to the east. Beaver MOA active 003B310. The pilot requested D1A; D2A; and D3A. These airspace's are supposed to enable the Predator to navigate clear of the Beaver MOA (very narrow corridor) CBP [Customs and Border Patrol] has said with certainty that this aircraft can navigate these areas without violating the Beaver MOA. The Predator came within 1 mile of the BEAVER MOA while active with TWO-F16's. This procedure is not safe due to the UNMANNED aircraft not having the ability to safely navigate clear of Active MOA's; there is simply not enough space for the Predator to get through.
ZMP Controller alleges that the UAV that he is controlling (verbally) cannot navigate precisely enough to remain clear of the Beaver MOA as required.