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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones). Background. First powered UAV made in 1916 U.S. Air force started looking into UAV technology in 1959 Can be piloted remotely or autonomously today Unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) developed in the 90’s and carry weaponry . Important Design Aspects.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

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  1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

  2. Background • First powered UAV made in 1916 • U.S. Air force started looking into UAV technology in 1959 • Can be piloted remotely or autonomously today • Unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) developed in the 90’s and carry weaponry

  3. Important Design Aspects • The degree of autonomy- refers to how “intelligent” a UAV is • Endurance- refers how long a UAV can stay in flight

  4. Military Application • Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering • Combat missions United States Drone Attacks in Pakistan

  5. Commercial Application • Remote Sensing- can be equipped with electromagnetic, chemical, and biological sensors • Surveillance- observe forest fires, monitor livestock, pipeline security, anti-piracy, and policing

  6. Significance • New wave of technology for the future • Wide range of possible applications • Revolutionizing warfare

  7. References • “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Apr. 2013. Web. 15 April15, 20132013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle. • "Drone Attacks in Pakistan." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Apr. 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_attacks_in_Pakistan. • Valdes, Robert. "How the Predator UAV Works." HowStuffWorks. Discovery, 1 Apr. 2004. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. http://www.howstuffworks.com/predator.htm.

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