Post on 23-Feb-2016
description
Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (Drones)
BackgroundFirst powered UAV made in 1916U.S. Air force started looking into UAV
technology in 1959Can be piloted remotely or autonomously todayUnmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV)
developed in the 90’s and carry weaponry
Important Design AspectsThe degree of autonomy- refers to how
“intelligent” a UAV isEndurance- refers how long a UAV can
stay in flight
Military ApplicationReconnaissance and intelligence gatheringCombat missions United States Drone Attacks in Pakistan
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
SignificanceNew wave of technology for the futureWide range of possible applicationsRevolutionizing warfare
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.