List of unmanned aerial vehicles
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The following is a list of Unmanned aerial vehicle
s developed and operated by various countries around the world. Listed with primary mission(s) and year of first flight.
Unmanned aerial vehicle
An unmanned aerial vehicle , also known as a unmanned aircraft system , remotely piloted aircraft or unmanned aircraft, is a machine which functions either by the remote control of a navigator or pilot or autonomously, that is, as a self-directing entity...
s developed and operated by various countries around the world. Listed with primary mission(s) and year of first flight.
Argentina
- ARCANGEL (Aerovision) Agricultural and civilian employ (2010)
- Nostromo Cabure
- Nostromo Yarará
- Nostromo Yagua
- STRIX (AeroDreams) Reconnaissance (2006)
- Lipan , reconnaissance:
- LIPÁN M3 - reconnaissance (2007)
- LIPAN XM4 - reconnaissance ( development)
- GUARDIAN - reconnaissance (2007)
- MANTIS - combat (2009)
Australia
- AAI Corporation Aerosonde - weather data
- Aerosonde Aeroguard
- ADRO Pelican Observer
- BAE Brumby
- BAE Kingfisher
- Cyber Technology CyberQuad
- Cyber Technology CyberEye
- Cyber Technology CyBird
- Cyber Technology CyberWraith
- Codarra Avatar
- CSIRO Mantis
- GAF JindivikGAF JindivikThe GAF Jindivik is a target drone produced by the Australian Government Aircraft Factory . The name is from an Aboriginal Australian word meaning the hunted one. Two manned prototypes, were built as GAF Pikas as a proof of concept to test the aerodynamics, engine and radio control systems,...
- GAF Turana
- Entecho Demipod
- Entecho Mupod
- ADI Jandu
- Silverstone Flamingo
- Sonacom Mirli
- UAV Vision G18 Aeolus
- UAV Vision T21
- UAV Vision T26
- V-TOL Hammerhead
- V-TOL i-copter Phantom
- V-TOL i-copter Seeker
Brazil
- A-20 UNMANNED AIRSHIP Space Airships Ltd.
- XMobots Apoena LALE (low-altitude long-endurance) (2009)
- Carcara UAVCarcara UAVBrazilian light weight UAV designed to be transported by a single man. His height allows takeoff and landing in restricted areas where other aircraft are unable to operate...
Santos Lab Comercio e Industria Aerospacial Ltda. - FS-01 Watchdog Brazilian medium range tactical UAV by Flight Technologies
- FS-02 Brazilian mini UAV by Flight Technologies
- UAV VTOL FS-03 VTOL-UAV with 150 km range by Flight Technologies.
- 14X14X-External links:* http://www.ieav.cta.br/index.php* http://www.cta.br/*http://www.defesabr.com/Tecno/tecno_14X.htm*http://www.gizmodo.com.br/conteudo/brasil-prepara-14-x-uma-nave-hipersonica-para-voar-em-2013/#idc-cover...
Brazilian Hypersonic UAV, used to put satellites on orbit.[in development] - Dumont UAV - New Technologies,
Bulgaria
- RUM-1, target (1967)
- RUM-2, target (1967)
- RUM-2M, target (1969)
- RUM-2MB, target (1971)
- [M-200], target (1971)
- UtRUM, targer (1974)
- P-200, target (1975)
- Yastreb-1, target (1978)
- Yastreb-2, target (1981)
- Yastreb-3, target (1982)
- NITI (2006)
Canada
- Aeryon Scout, reconnaissance (2009)
- Canadair CL-89Canadair CL-89|- References :* Personal experience in Canadair Design Office 1952-75* Picker & Milberry, Canadair - The First 50 Years, CANAV ISBN 0-921022-07-7...
, reconnaissance (1964) - joint funded by UK, later by West Germany as well - CL-289Canadair CL-89|- References :* Personal experience in Canadair Design Office 1952-75* Picker & Milberry, Canadair - The First 50 Years, CANAV ISBN 0-921022-07-7...
, reconnaissance (1990) - CL-227 SentinelCL-227 SentinelThe CL-227 Sentinel is a remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle made by Canadair.It displays a distinctively unusual bulbous hourglass profile. Lift is provided by a set of coaxial rotors emanating from the waist of the system. The engine air is exhausted upwards to minimize the infrared...
, reconnaissance (1977) - CL-327 Guardian, reconnaissance (1996)
- CH-160, reconnaissance (2009)
- CH-280, reconnaissance (2010)
- CH-320, reconnaissance (2012)
- CU-162, Vindicator (2011)
- Draganflyer E4, surveillance (2009)
- Draganflyer X4, surveillance (2009)
- Draganflyer X6, surveillance (2009)
- Draganflyer X8, surveillance (2010)
- Draganfly Tango, reconnaissance
- Silver Fox ALIX (Atlantic Littoral Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Experiment) (2004)
- ADVANCED SUBSONICS/XIPHOS Grasshopper (2000)
- MMIST CQ-10 SnowgooseCQ-10 Snowgoose-External links:* * - Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles...
(2000)
Chile
- Sirol, reconnaissance and research (2007)
- Sirol 221, reconnaissance and meteorology research (2008)
- Stardust II, reconnaissance and aerial imaging(2010)
China (PRC)
- Shenyang Darksword stealth attack UCAV
- Combat Eagle UCAV stealth attack UCAV with forward-swept wings
- Thunderbolt UCAV attack UCAV
- ASN-229A stealthy attack / reconnaissance UCAV
- WJ-600 stealthy attack / electronic warfare UCAV
- CH-1 UCAV attack UCAV
- CH-3 UCAV attack UCAV
- Yilong UCAV attack UCAV
- Scan Eagle UAV stealth reconnaissance URAV
- Xianglong Unmanned Reconnaissance Aerial VehicleXianglong Unmanned Reconnaissance Aerial VehicleThe Chengdu Xianglong is an unmanned aerial vehicle concept. A model of the Xianglong was unveiled during the Air Show China 2006 by Chengdu Aircraft, according to Sino Defense Today....
, military reconnaissance (2009) - Long Haul Eagle UAV reconnaissance UAV
- TF-8 UAV
- TF-10 UAV
- ChangKong-1ChangKong-1The Shenyang BA-5 is a radio-controlled target drone developed by the Nanjing Institute of Aeronautics in the People's Republic of China. It is based on the reverse engineering of Lavochkin La-17C drones supplied to the PRC by the Soviet Union in the early 1960s before all such Soviet technical...
, target, reconnaissance (1966) - ChangKong-2
- Dufeng II
- SH-1 UAV
- ASN-206
- BZK-005
- WZ-5 (1981)
- WZ-2000WZ-2000The WZ-2000, also known as the WuZhen-2000 and previously the WZ-9 is a multi-purposeattack UCAV developed by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group in the People's Republic of China....
, reconnaissance (2003) - WZ-5
- CATIC ASN-15
- CATIC ASN-104
- CATIC ASN-105B
- CATIC ASN-207
- CATIC ASN-206
- CATIC ASN-9
- CATIC ASN-7
- CATIC ASN-2
Czech Republic
- Sojka IIISojka IIISojka III is an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the Czech Army.- Usage :The mission of Sojka is to provide aerial reconnaissance, radio reconnaissance, artillery fire observation, electronic warfare, or to launch infrared targets for air defence training.A Sojka unit usually consists of three...
- HAES Scanner, short-range civilian surveillance (2005)
- HAES 90 Electric Ray, short-range reconnaissance (2012)
- HAES 400, small aerial target (2009)
- HAES 700, under development (2012)
France
- SAGEM SperwerSAGEM Sperwer-External links:*** Defense Industry Daily - * Defense Industry Daily -...
, reconnaissance - Dassault AVE-D Petit DucDassault LOGIDUCThe Dassault LOGIDUC -sometimes spelled Logiduc in French and LogiDuc in English- was an autonomous industrial program launched in 1999 by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation in view to develop its UAV design capacities...
, research (2000) - Dassault AVE-C Moyen DucDassault LOGIDUCThe Dassault LOGIDUC -sometimes spelled Logiduc in French and LogiDuc in English- was an autonomous industrial program launched in 1999 by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation in view to develop its UAV design capacities...
, research (2001) - Dassault nEUROnDassault NeuronThe Dassault nEUROn is an experimental Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle being developed with international cooperation, led by the French company Dassault Aviation.-Description:...
, combat (expected in 2011) - Dassault-Sagem SlowFastDassault-Sagem SlowFastThe Dassault-Sagem SlowFast is a tactical stealth UAV concept designed by the French unmanned aircraft manufacturer Dassault-Sagem Tatical UAV in 2004.The SlowFast is an evolution of the twin-engine tactical UAV Dassault AVE-C Moyen Duc...
, reconnaissance (2004) - Verhagen X2 Autonomous Helicopters, flycam reconnaissance (2008)
- Flying-Robots FR102, softs wings based (2008)
- EADS Harfang, reconnaissance (2006)
- EADS Talarion
- SAGEM CrecerelleSAGEM CrecerelleThe Sagem Crecerelle is a reconnaissance UAV developed in France in the 1990s, based on the Meggitt Banshee target drone. Its configuration is much like that of the Banshee, with a pusher prop, a clipped delta wing, and a single tailfin, though its fuselage is more cylindrical...
- SAGEM Patroller
Germany
- Drohne CL 289
- EADS BarracudaEADS Barracuda|- See also :- External links :* *...
, German-led program together with Spain - EMT AladinAladin (UAV)EMT Aladin is a small, man-portable light reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle employed by the Bundeswehr .The UAV can be radio-controlled via a portable control station, or fly according to previously set GPS...
, reconnaissance - EMT Fancopter, reconnaissance
- EMT LunaLuna X 2000Luna X 2000 is a German unmanned aerial vehicle in service with the Bundeswehr and produced by EMT Penzberg of Germany....
, reconnaissance - EMT X-13
- EuroHawk, reconnaissance (developed together with the U.S.)
- MIKADO
- AiDrones AiD-H14, industrial helicopter UAV
- AiDrones AiD-H25, industrial helicopter UAV
- AiDrones AiD-H40, industrial helicopter UAV
- OFFIS Guard, reconnaissance and research
- Rheinmetall KZO, reconnaissance
- Rheinmetall Carola P70
- Rheinmetall Carola T140
- Rheinmetall Taifun
- microdrones md4-200
- microdrones md4-1000
- SIRIUS UAS (MAVinci)
Greece
- HAI PegasusHAI PegasusThe Pegasus is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle , a product of the Hellenic Aerospace Industry . Its development started in 1979 in collaboration with KETA and its first flight was made in 1982...
, reconnaissance (1982) - HAI Pegasus II, reconnaissance (2005)
- EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos, reconnaissance (1996)
- EADS 3 SigmaEADS 3 SigmaEADS 3 Sigma is the name since 2002 of the Greek 3 Sigma aerospace company. It was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Athens and production facilities in Chania, Crete...
Iris - EADS 3 Sigma Alkyon
- EADS 3 Sigma Perseas
- BSK Defense Erevos, MALE reconnaissance UAV (under development)
- BSK Defense Phaethon J, tactical reconnaissance UAV
- BSK Defense Phaethon G, tactical reconnaissance UAV (under development)
- BSK Defense Kyon, mini reconnaissance UAV
- BSK Defense Ideon, mini reconnaissance UAV
India
- DRDO AURA is a stealthy unmanned combat air vehicle
- DRDO NishantDRDO Nishant-Launch & recovery:* Launch: Mobile hydropneumatic launcher system* Recovery: Parachute + landing bags- See also :...
- DRDO Netra
- DRDO Rustom
- Lakshya PTALakshya PTA-See also:-References:...
- Gagan UAVGagan UAVThe Gagan UAV is an Israeli model of unmanned aerial vehicle.This project is jointly developed by DRDO and HAL. The Gagan UAV will have a range of 250 km and will have an altitude of 20,000 feet.-References:...
HAL/DRDO Tactical UAV - Ulka
- Fluffy
- Pawan UAVPawan UAVThe Pawan is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by India's ADE a branch of DRDO for the Indian Armed Forces and the Israel Aircraft Industries...
- Kapothaka
Israel
- IMI Mastiff
- Top I Vision Casper 250Casper 250The Casper 250/SOFAR is a civilian-developed "back pack" UAV made in co-operation by Top I Vision Ltd and WB Electronics Sp. z o.o. Both of these companies produce the aircraft on the same rights - WB Electronics in Poland as WB Electronics SOFAR and Top I Vision in Israel as Casper 250. It is...
- Top I Vision Aerostat
- Silver Arrow Micro-VSilver Arrow Micro-V|-References:* Munson, Kenneth. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Directory: Part 1". Air International, July 1997, Vol 53 No 1. pp. 40–46.* * This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
- Silver Arrow SniperSilver Arrow Sniper|-References:* This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
- IAI Skylark - Canister Launched mini-UAV system
- IAI ScoutIAI Scout|-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
- IAI SearcherIAI Searcher|-See also:-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
- IAI General
- IAI HarpyIAI Harpy-See also:...
- IAI HaropIAI HaropThe IAI Harop is an unmanned combat air vehicle developed by the MBT division of Israel Aerospace Industries. Rather than holding a separate high-explosive warhead, the drone itself is the main munition. This hunter-killer is designed to loiter the battlefield and attack targets by...
- IAI I-ViewIAI I-View|-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
- IAI Ranger (with Switzerland)
- IAI HeronIAI HeronThe IAI Heron is a Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the Malat division of Israel Aerospace Industries. It is capable of Medium Altitude Long Endurance operations of up to 52 hours' duration at up to 35,000 feet...
- IAI Eitan
- IAI RQ-2 PioneerRQ-2 Pioneer-External links:*...
(with the USA) - IAI HunterRQ-5 HunterThe RQ-5 Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle was originally intended to serve as the United States Army's Short Range UAV system for division and corps commanders. It took off and landed on runways. It used a gimbaled EO/IR sensor to relay its video in real time via a second airborne Hunter over a...
(with the USA) - IAI Bird-EyeIAI Bird-EyeIAI Bird-Eye - family of mini-UAV by Israel Aerospace Industries Malat division.- Sources :* http://www.deagel.com/Tactical-Unmanned-Air-Vehicles.htm BirdEye section...
- Elbit SkylarkElbit SkylarkElbit Systems Skylark I and Skylark II are small unmanned aerial vehicles developed by Elbit Systems.-Skylark I:Skylark I is a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle. It is designed as a manpacked system for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance. Skylark is launched by hand. The payload consists of...
- Elbit Hermes 90Elbit Hermes 90The Elbit Systems Hermes 90 is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed for tactical short-range missions using a heavy-fuel motor.Jane's claims that the Hermes 90 has its roots in the IAI I-View and later in the BAE Skylynx II...
- Elbit Hermes 180
- Elbit Hermes 450Elbit Hermes 450-Operators: *In June 2008, Azerbaijan ordered ten Hermes 450, choosing it over other drone models because of its "'invisibility' for the enemy's anti-aircraft defense." On September 12, 2011, a UAV was reportedly shot down by the air defense arm of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army over the...
- Elbit Hermes 900Elbit Hermes 900-Orders:-External links :**, Elbit Systems*, Defense Update*, Israeli-weapons.com...
- Elbit Hermes 1500
- Innocon Micro FalconMicroFalconThe MicroFalcon is a small UAV produced by Innocon in Israel.The MicroFalcon typically operates at altitudes of 500-2000 feet, and speeds of 20-40 knots. It uses the a lightweight, compact sensor package, similar to that used by the Elbit Skylark....
- Innocon Mini Falcon I
- Innocon Mini Falcon II
- Innocon Falcon Eye
- Aeronautics Dominator
- Aeronautics OrbiterOrbiter UAVThe Orbiter Mini UAV System Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a compact and lightweight system designed for use in Military and Homeland Security missions. It has been used with great effect in the Middle East since it was first developed...
- Aeronautics Aerostar
- Aeronautics Aerolight
- EMIT Blue Horizon 2
- EMIT Sparrow
- EMIT Butterfly
Iran
- Nazir
- Raad
- AbabilAbabilThe Ababil is an Iranian made UAV. Iran has developed a number of variants, including the tactical Ababil-5 for medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance, the Ababil-T for short/medium-range attack, and also the Ababil-B and -S.- Performance :...
- Karrar(Long Range Attack Drone)
- Mohajer 1
- Mohajer 2
- Mohajer 3
- Mohajer 4Mohajer 4Mohajer 4 , sometimes Mheger 4, is a military drone manufactured in Iran.Some reports state that the Hezbollah Mirsad-1 drones that have been flown over Israel, one of which was shot down by Israeli aircraft on August 7, 2006, are Mheger 4 aircraft sold by Iran. Other reports state that the...
- SaegheSaeghe (UAV)- Performance :Saeghe is a delta wing narrow pointed fuselage target drone. Control surfaces are located on the horizontal stabilizers. It's power plant is a pusher engine which generates a power of 25hp which makes it able to endure for 45 minutes. Some say it is WAE-342 engine.It comes in two...
- ZohalZohalThe Zohal is a VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle developed and manufactured in Iran that is being described as a "home-made unmanned flying saucer". The first announcement of the Zohal came in a news release from the Fars News Agency on March 16, 2011...
- Hod Hod
- Sabokbal
- TalashTalashTalash is the last book of Mumtaz Mufti, in which he has discussed different Islamic topics.-External links:**...
- Sofreh Mahi(Stealth UCAV)
Italy
- Meteor, now SELEX Galileo AvionicaSELEX Sensors and Airborne SystemsSELEX Galileo is a major defence electronics company that specialises in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems. It is owned by the Italian company Finmeccanica....
Mirach series (Mirach 26Galileo Mirach 26The Galileo Mirach 26 is a reconnaissance UAV developed in Italy during the 1990s, based on the Mirach 20 target drone. The initial work on the design was carried out by Meteor CAE before this company was absorbed by Galileo Avionica....
, Mirach 150Galileo Mirach 150-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.*...
), target drone and reconnaissance variants - SELEX Galileo AvionicaSELEX Sensors and Airborne SystemsSELEX Galileo is a major defence electronics company that specialises in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems. It is owned by the Italian company Finmeccanica....
NIBBIO, tactical reconnaissance - SELEX Galileo AvionicaSELEX Sensors and Airborne SystemsSELEX Galileo is a major defence electronics company that specialises in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems. It is owned by the Italian company Finmeccanica....
FALCO, reconnaissance - Alenia AeronauticaAlenia AeronauticaAlenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, is a European aerospace company from Italy. Its subsidiaries include Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia Aeronavali...
Sky-xAlenia Aeronautica Sky-x-External links:*...
, research UCAVUnmanned Combat Air VehicleAn unmanned combat air vehicle or combat drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that is designed to deliver weapons without an onboard pilot. Currently operational UCAVs are under real-time human control, but future version may enable autonomous operation, for example with pre-programmed route and...
(2005) - Alenia AeronauticaAlenia AeronauticaAlenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, is a European aerospace company from Italy. Its subsidiaries include Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia Aeronavali...
Sky-yAlenia Aeronautica Sky-Y-External links:* *...
, research-reconnaissance MALEUnmanned aerial vehicleAn unmanned aerial vehicle , also known as a unmanned aircraft system , remotely piloted aircraft or unmanned aircraft, is a machine which functions either by the remote control of a navigator or pilot or autonomously, that is, as a self-directing entity...
(2007) - Alenia AeronauticaAlenia AeronauticaAlenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, is a European aerospace company from Italy. Its subsidiaries include Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia Aeronavali...
Molynx/Black Lynx, reconnaissance HALEUnmanned aerial vehicleAn unmanned aerial vehicle , also known as a unmanned aircraft system , remotely piloted aircraft or unmanned aircraft, is a machine which functions either by the remote control of a navigator or pilot or autonomously, that is, as a self-directing entity...
(in development)
Japan
- Fuji TACOM, reconnaissance
- Fuji FFOS, observation
- Fuji J/AQM-1, target
- Fuji RPH-2, industrial
- Kawasaki KAQ-1Kawasaki KAQ-1The Kawasaki KAQ-1 is a small, radio controlled target drone aircraft. A engine allowed the KAQ-1 to reach speeds up to and fly for over .-Purpose:...
, target - Yamaha R-50, industrial
- Yamaha R-MAX, industrial
Lebanon
- Mirsad-1Mirsad-1-References:*...
, reconnaissance, possible weapon (2004)
Latvia
- UAVFACTORY Penguin B, dual purprose (civil/military), fixed wing UAV system (2010)
- UAVFACTORY Varna UAV, reconnaissance electric flying wing unmanned system (under development)
Mexico
- S4 Ehécatl by Hydra Technologies
- E1 Gavilán by Hydra TechnologiesHydra Technologies GavilánThe E1 Gavilán is an unmanned electrical-surveillance airplane of design and manufacturing by the Mexican firm Hydra Technologies of Mexico. The aircraft is a remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle....
Netherlands
- Higheye HE60, Cam helicopter
- Higheye automatic camera helicopters
- Verhagen X2
- Geocopter B.V.
Pakistan
- Ababeel Aerial Drone
- Baaz UAV Aerial drone
- Border Eagle
- Burraq UAV
- Explorer UAV
- Firefly UAV Rocket Propelled UAV
- Hawk UAV
- Hornet UAV
- Jasoos
- Mukhbaar
- Nishan MK-II
- Rover UAV
- Shadow MK-II
- Tornado UAV
- Uqab UAV
- Falco UAV
Philippines
- TUAV Assunta (Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)
Poland
- Pteryx UAVPteryx UAVPteryx UAV is a Polish unmanned aerial vehicle designed for civilian use, manufactured and sold by TriggerComposites. The machine can be classified both as flying RC model and pre-programmed vehicle...
- HOB-bit
- SKNL PRz PR-1 Szpion
- SKNL PRz PR-2 Gacek
- SKNL PRz PR-4 (SAE lifter)
- SKNL PRz PR5 Wiewiór
- SKNL PRz PR5 Wiewiór plus - (Studenckie Koło Naukowe Lotników, Politechnika Rzeszowska - SKNL PRz)
- UAV FlyEye
- UAV Tarkus
Romania
- IAR-T - research, target and surveillance (1997)
- Argus S - surveillance (2005)
- Argus XL - reconnaissance (2007)
Serbia
- IBL-2000
- Mini UAV Gavran (Raven)
- Medium UAV
- Nikola Tesla-150 - First Serbian unmanned aerial vehicle built by a team of students called “EMA”
- Vrabac UAV
- Pegaz UAVPegaz UAV-External links:* *...
Singapore
- ST Aero FanTailST Aero FanTailThe FanTail is a Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Air Vehicle developed by ST Aerospace.A mock-up of the UAV made its first show appearance at Asian Aerospace 2006 in Singapore , along with the smaller original FanTail 3000 VTOL UAV, which has already flown about 100 hours.-Models:* FanTail...
- ST Aero SkybladeST Aero SkybladeThe Skyblade is a man-portable mini-UAV developed by ST Aerospace, designed to be used by two operators for short-range battlefield or tactical reconnaissance and artillery spotting.-Models:...
- ST Aero MAV-1ST Aero MAV-1The MAV-1 is a low observable Unmanned Air Vehicle prototype developed between ST Aerospace and Defence Science and Technology Agency for its swarming unmanned air vehicle research programme. The prototype was unveiled in Asian Aerospace 2004 and the first test flight was reported in...
- ST Aero LALEE
- ST Aero Phantom Eye
South Africa
- Denel Dynamics Seeker - Tactical reconnaissance (a light air to ground missile is under develoment for it)
- Denel Dynamics Skua - Target drone
- ATE Vulture - Artillery spotting/targeting UAV
- Denel Dynamics Bateleur - MALE reconnaissance/elint UAV
South Korea
- Korea Aerospace (KAI) Night Intruder NI-100N or DUV-4, medium-range tactical reconnaissance
- Korea Aerospace RQ-101, short-range tactical reconnaissance
- Korean Air Aerospace KUS-9, medium-range tactical reconnaissance
Soviet Union/Russia
- Lavochkin La-17Lavochkin La-17-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, target and reconnaissance (1953) - Tupolev Tu-123Tupolev Tu-123-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, reconnaissance (1964) - Tupolev Tu-141Tupolev Tu-141-References:* Gordon, Yefim and Vladimir Rigmant. OKB Tupolev: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft. Hinkley, UK: Midland Publishing, 2005. ISBN 978 1 85780 214 6....
, reconnaissance (mid-1970s) - Tupolev Tu-143Tupolev Tu-143The Tupolev Tu-143 Reys was a Soviet reconnaissance drone in service with the Soviet Red Army and with a number of its Warsaw Pact and Middle East allies during the late 1970s and 1980s.-Development:...
, reconnaissance (1970s onward) - Yakovlev PchelaYakovlev PchelaThe Yakovlev PCHELA-1T is a unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by the Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau. Its primary use is for surveillance and observation in battlefield environments with downlinked video...
, reconnaissance - Kamov Ka-137Kamov Ka-137-References:* Jane's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Targets* Military Parade "Russia's Arms Catalog", 2002-External links:* * * *...
, reconnaissance helicopter 1998 - ZALA 421-08ZALA 421-08ZALA 421-08 is a micro unmanned aerial vehicle developed and produced by the Izhevsk-based ZALA Aero company. It is a small, portable and reliable UAV platform. Weighing only 9 kg it includes 2 aerial vehicles, compact ground control station, 2 spare power supply kits and backpack container...
, most popular Russian UAV reconnaissance plane 2007 - ZALA 421-06ZALA 421-06The ZALA 421-06 is an unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter designed and produced by Izhevsk-based ZALA Aero. This helicopter was developed in 2007-2008. In June, 2008 ZALA 421-08 was transfer to Russian Ministry of the Interior...
, reconnaissance helicopter 2008 - ZALA 421-12ZALA 421-12ZALA 421-12 is a micro unmanned aerial vehicle developed and produced by the Izhevsk-based company ZALA Aero. It is a small, portable and reliable UAV platform. ZALA 421-12 is designed for front-line reconnaissance, overground and oversea surveillance. It takes 3 minutes to prepare ZALA for launching...
, reconnaissance plane 2008 - Dozor 600, reconnaissance-attack aircraft late 2010
- Dozor-100, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance unmanned aircraft system 2009
- MiG SkatMiG SkatDesigned by the Russian firm Mikoyan, the Skat is one of two concept strike UCAV currently being developed for the Russian Defense Ministry....
reconnasissance-attack-stealth 2015
Spain
- Aerovision FulmarAerovision FulmarThe Aerovision Fulmar is a privately developed Unmanned aerial vehicle system, its main application being to aid fishermen finding tuna banks, due to its ability to perform sea-landing....
- SIVA (Artillery Observer Plane)
- HADAHadaHada may refer to:* Khata, or Hada, traditional ceremonial scarf used in Tibet and Mongolia* Michiko Hada , Japanese actress* Hada , Mongol activist advocating for the separation of Inner Mongolia from the People's Republic of China...
(INTA) - ATMOS-2 (INDRA)
- EADS BarracudaEADS Barracuda|- See also :- External links :* *...
(with Germany) - MANTIS (INDRA)
- INTA ALO
- PELICANO (INDRA)
- SCRAB II (Twin Turbine Target Drone)http://www.scrtargets.es/producto1.html
- SCRAB I (High Portable Turbine Target Drone)http://www.scrtargets.es/producto2.html
- ALBAAlbaAlba is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland. It is cognate to Alba in Irish and Nalbin in Manx, the two other Goidelic Insular Celtic languages, as well as similar words in the Brythonic Insular Celtic languages of Cornish and Welsh also meaning Scotland.- Etymology :The term first appears in...
(Light and Portable Target Drone)http://www.scrtargets.es/producto3.html - ATLATL- Geography :* Atlanta, United States** Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport * Attleborough railway station, its National Rail code- Media :* ATL , a 2006 film set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, USA...
(Low Cost Target Drone)http://www.scrtargets.es/producto4.html
Switzerland
- Aeroscout Scout B1-100Aeroscout Scout B1-100The Aeroscout Scout B1-100 is an autonomous industrial unmanned helicopter. It was developed for professional airborne applications such as aerial mapping, airborne broadcasting, search & rescue, surveillance and inspection as well as law enforcement....
- RUAG RangerRUAG RangerRANGER is a tactical UAV system by Swiss aerospace enterprise RUAG Aerospace. Its design and some of its technology is based on the Scout UAV system by Israel Aerospace Industries....
- swinglet CAM by senseFly
- Swiss UAV NEO S-300
Sweden
- SHARCSwedish Highly Advanced Research ConfigurationSwedish Highly Advanced Research Configuration is an experimental unmanned aerial vehicle built by Saab AB. Saab also plays a role in the creation of UAVs such as the stealth UAV Filur and stealth UCAV Dassault nEUROn.-External links:*...
- Saab Skeldar
- Saab FILUR Flying Innovative Low-observable Unmanned Research air vehicle
- CybAeroCybAeroCybAero is an aerospace company industry based in Sweden. The company is a public company traded on First North on Stockholm Stock Exchange.-History:...
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Turkey
- TAI Anka-A (MALE) UAV
- TAI Anka-B (MALE) UAV (ROKETSAN MISSILES)
- Bayraktar Çaldiran Tactical UAV
- Bayraktar Mini UAVBayraktar Mini UAVThe Bayraktar Mini UAV is an unmanned aerial vehicle produced by Turkey's Baykar Makine. The system is designed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance activities to serve Turkish Land Forces' small units and is currently operational on the field.-Overview:...
(Reconnaissance) - Bayraktar Malazgirt Mini Heli UAV
- VESTEL Karayel Tactical UAV
- TAI Gözcü Tactical UAV
- Turna TAI
- Keklik TAI
- Şahit TAI
- Baykuş TAI
- PelikanTAI
- Martı TAI
- VESTEL Arı
- VESTEL Efe
- VESTEL Ege
- Globiha Mini UAV
- Atlantis AeroSeeker405
United Kingdom
- AEL Falcon
- AEL Heron
- AEL Merlin
- AEL Mossette
- Airspeed Queen WaspAirspeed Queen Wasp|-See also:-References:NotesBibliography* "Airspeed AS.30 Queen Wasp." Control Column, Official Organ of the British Aircraft Preservation Council, Volume 12, No. 2, February/March 1978....
(1936) - BAE AmpersandBAE Ampersand-See also:...
, reconnaissance (2008) - BAE Corax, research (2004)
- BAE Fury, reconnaissance/attack (2008)
- BAE HERTIBAE HERTIThe BAE Systems HERTI is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the British company BAE Systems. HERTI stands for "High Endurance Rapid Technology Insertion" and was developed in Warton, United Kingdom. The HERTI airframe is based on a motor glider designed by Jaroslaw Janowski of J&AS Aero...
, reconnaissance (2004) - BAE MantisBAE Mantis-External links:...
, research, (planned) - BAE Skylynx IIBAE Skylynx IIThe BAE Systems Skylynx II is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed to support US Marine Corps Tier II regiment-level reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition missions. The aircraft flew its maiden flight on August 9, 2006 at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona...
, reconnaissance (2006) - BAE TaranisBAE TaranisThe BAE Systems Taranis is a British demonstrator program for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle technology. A semi-autonomous unmanned warplane, it is designed to fly intercontinental missions, and will carry a variety of weapons, enabling it to attack both aerial and ground targets...
, research (planned) - BAE Systems Demon, based on a BAE Eclipse drone
- BAE Systems PhoenixBAE Systems Phoenix-External links:* * *...
, reconnaissance (1986)
- Novel Air ConceptNovel Air ConceptThe Novel Air Concept is a "Capability Vision", an initiative of the British Ministry of Defence to stimulate innovative solutions to long-term defence challenges that may lead to a future capability. This concept, announced in 2009, is for an autonomous UAV which would be able to hover like a...
, research,(under construction) - LARYNXLarynx (unmanned aircraft)Larynx was an early British pilotless aircraft, to be used as a guided anti-ship weapon.Started in September 1925, it was an early cruise missile guided by an autopilot....
(1927–1929) - guided anti-ship weapon - Fairey QueenFairey IIIThe Fairey Aviation Company Fairey III was a family of British reconnaissance biplanes that enjoyed a very long production and service history in both landplane and seaplane variants...
(1930s) - gunnery target - de Havilland Queen BeeDe Havilland Tiger MothThe de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary trainer. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until replaced by the de Havilland Chipmunk in 1952, when many of the surplus aircraft...
(1930s) - gunnery target - Miles Queen Martinet (1940s)
- ML Aviation Pilotless Target (1950s) - to MoS specification U120D
- UB.109TUB.109TUB.109T was a British cruise missile project. It was cancelled on 30 September 1954.An identified operational requirement led to a request for designs for an unmanned bomb capable of delivering a 5,000 lb conventional warhead over 465 miles travelling at 600 mph. The specification for...
(1950s) - project for long range unpiloted bomb - Ferranti Phoenix, reconnaissance (1980s, but never entered service). An example is on display at the National Museum of Flight, East FortuneEast FortuneEast Fortune is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, located 2 miles north west of East Linton. The area is known for its airfield which was constructed in 1915 to help protect Britain from attack by German Zeppelin airships during the First World War. The RNAS airship station also included an...
, Scotland. - ML Aviation Sprite (1981) - "Surveillance Patrol Reconnaissance Intelligence Target Designation Electronic Warfare "
- Meggitt Banshee, formerly Target Technology Ltd Banshee - target drone, and reconnaissance (1984)
- Meggitt Voodoo, target drone
- Flight Refuelling Falconet
- QinetiQ Observer, experimental lightweight reconnaissance
- UTSL, MSAT-500 NG, drone for range practise, missile and gunnery. In service.(1995)
- ThalesThalesThales of Miletus was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus in Asia Minor, and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Many, most notably Aristotle, regard him as the first philosopher in the Greek tradition...
Watchkeeper WK450, reconnaissance (2005) - UAVSI, Vigilant, tactical, homeland security, environmental and scientific 20 kg vehicle. In production. (2008)
- Barnard Microsystems InView Unmanned Aircraft SystemInView Unmanned Aircraft SystemThe "InView Unmanned Aircraft System" is an Unmanned aerial vehicle that has been developed by Barnard Microsystems Limited in the United Kingdom specifically for use in scientific, commercial and state applications...
for use in scientific, commercial and state applications (2010) - Flyper, research (2010)
- QinetiQ Mercator, research (in development)
- QinetiQ Zephyr, high-altitude long-endurance (in development)
- Short Skyspy - ducted fan
- UnKnown Aerospace CygnetUnKnown Aerospace CygnetCygnet is a British cargo and logistics UAV system designed to provide lift and reconnaissance capability for military, humanitarian aid cargo capability, and to provide specialist payload transport.-External links:* * *...
, logistics (in development) - VTOL Technologies thrust-vectoring flying-wing, low altitude urban, maritime & mountainous VTOL UAV (in development)
- Westland Wisp - "remotely piloted helicopter"
United States
- Emmen Aerospace - Swiper
- Emmen Aerospace - Super Swiper
- Emmen Aerospace - Condor
- Hewitt-Sperry Automatic AirplaneHewitt-Sperry Automatic AirplaneThe Hewitt-Sperry Automatic Airplane was a project undertaken during World War I to develop an aerial torpedo, also called a flying bomb or pilotless aircraft, capable of carrying explosives to its target...
, weapon (1916) - Kettering BugKettering Bug-External links:* * *...
, weapon (1918) - OQ-2/TDD-1 RadioplaneOQ-2 Radioplane-See also:* History of unmanned aerial vehicles#Reginald Denny and the Radioplane* List of military aircraft of the United States-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, target (1939) - Ryan A/BQM-34 series Firebee I and IIRyan FirebeeThe Ryan Firebee was a series of target drones or unmanned aerial vehicles developed by the Ryan Aeronautical Company beginning in 1951. It was one of the first jet-propelled drones, and one of the most widely-used target drones ever built....
, target (1951) - North American X-10North American X-10The North American X-10 was an unmanned technology demonstrator for advanced missile technologies during the 1950s. The X-10 was similar to the development of Bell's X-9 Shrike project.-Development:...
, research (1953) - Northrop GAM-67 CrossbowGAM-67 CrossbowThe GAM-67 Crossbow was a jet-powered anti-radar missile built by Northrop's Ventura Division .-Development:...
, multi-role (1956) - Northrop AQM-35Northrop AQM-35The AQM-35 was a supersonic target drone produced by Northrop.-Overview:The AQM-35 program began life in 1953 as the Model RP-61 supersonic target drone...
, target (1956) - McDonnell ADM-20 QuailADM-20 QuailThe McDonnell ADM-20 Quail was a subsonic, jet powered, air-launched decoy cruise missile built by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. The Quail was designed to be launched by the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber and its original Air Force designation was GAM-72 .-Development:In 1955 the...
, decoy (1958) - Beech MQM-61A CardinalMQM-61A Cardinal-References:*This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, target (1959) - Gyrodyne QH-50, research (1960)
- Beech AQM-37 JayhawkAQM-37 Jayhawk-References:***This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, target (1961) - QH-50 DASH, attack (torpedo launch)
- Ryan Model 147/AQM-34 series Fire Fly and Lightning BugRyan Model 147 Lightning BugThe Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug was a drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle, developed from the earlier Ryan Firebee target drone series.-Ryan Model 136 Red Wagon and Lucy Lee:...
, reconnaissance (1962) - Northrop M/BQM-74A ChukarBQM-74 ChukarThe BQM-74 Chukar is a series of aerial target drones produced by Northrop. The Chukar has gone through three major revisions, including the initial MQM-74A Chukar I, the MQM-74C Chukar II, and the BQM-74C Chukar III...
, target, decoy (1964) - Lockheed D-21Lockheed D-21/M-21The Lockheed D-21 was an American Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone. The D-21 was initially designed to be launched from the back of its M-21 carrier aircraft, a variant of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. Development began in October 1962...
, reconnaissance (1964) - Ryan AQM-91 FireflyRyan AQM-91 Firefly-References:* This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.-External links:* *...
, reconnaissance (1968) - BQM-90BQM-90The BQM-90 was a target drone proposed by the United States of America.-Overview:The BQM-90 project was begun in 1970 as the ZBQM-90A; the intent was to create a supersonic high-altitude target drone for use in testing air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles...
, target (1970) - Boeing YQM-94A Compass Cope B, reconnaissance (1973)
- BAE Systems SkyEyeBAE Systems SkyEye|-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.-External links:*...
(with the United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
), reconnaissance (1973) - Ryan YQM-98A Compass Cope R, reconnaissance (1974)
- Ryan AQM-81A FireboltAQM-37 Jayhawk-References:***This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, target (1983) - BAI BQM-147 Dragon Drone, reconnaissance (1986)
- RQ-2 PioneerRQ-2 Pioneer-External links:*...
, reconnaissance (1986) - General Atomics GNAT-750GNAT-750-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.-External links:* at the FAS* http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/gnat.html...
, reconnaissance (1989) - Sikorsky CypherSikorsky Cypher|-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.-External links:*...
, research, (1992) - Teledyne Ryan BQM-145 PeregrineBQM-145 Peregrine-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain....
, Reconnaissance, (1992) - RQ-1/MQ-1 Predator, reconnaissance, combat (1995)
- LR-3 Tigershark, reconnaissance (2004)
- RQ-3 Dark StarRQ-3 Dark Star-See also:- Footnotes :ReferencesSources* Specifications and second and third paragraphs: Display information on exhibit at Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, US.- External links :* *...
, research (1996) - RQ-6 OutriderRQ-6 Outrider-See also:- External links :*...
, reconnaissance (1996) - Bell Eagle EyeBell Eagle Eye-References:* This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.-External links:** * ....
, tiltrotorTiltrotorA tiltrotor is an aircraft which uses a pair or more of powered rotors mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles at the end of a fixed wing for lift and propulsion, and combines the vertical lift capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a conventional fixed-wing aircraft...
reconnaissance (1998) - AeroVironment Puma AE, reconnaissance (1998)
- IAI RQ-5 HunterRQ-5 HunterThe RQ-5 Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle was originally intended to serve as the United States Army's Short Range UAV system for division and corps commanders. It took off and landed on runways. It used a gimbaled EO/IR sensor to relay its video in real time via a second airborne Hunter over a...
, reconnaissance (1999) - AAI RQ-7 ShadowRQ-7 ShadowThe RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle is used by the United States Army and Marine Corps. Launched from a trailer-mounted pneumatic catapult, it is recovered with the aid of arresting gear similar to jets on an aircraft carrier...
, reconnaissance (1999) - MQ-8 Fire Scout, reconnaissance (2000)
- RQ-4 Global HawkRQ-4 Global HawkThe Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk is an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the United States Air Force and Navy as a surveillance aircraft....
, reconnaissance (2001) - AeroVironment Wasp III, reconnaissance (2001)
- MQ-9 ReaperMQ-9 ReaperThe General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned aerial vehicle , capable of remote controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for use by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, the CIA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Royal...
, reconnaissance, air attack (2006) - Desert Hawk, reconnaissance (2001)
- AeroVironment Dragon Eye RQ-14, reconnaissance (2002)
- Boeing X-45Boeing X-45The Boeing X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle is a concept demonstrator for a next generation of completely autonomous military aircraft, developed by Boeing's Phantom Works. Manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, the X-45 was a part of DARPA's J-UCAS project.-Development:Boeing developed...
, research (2002) - RQ-15 NeptuneRQ-15 Neptune-References:This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.*...
, naval reconnaissance (2002) - X-47 Pegasus, research (2003)
- Boeing X-50Boeing X-50The Boeing X-50A Dragonfly, formerly known as the Canard Rotor/Wing Demonstrator, was a gyrodyne unmanned aerial vehicle that was developed by Boeing and DARPA to demonstrate the principle that a helicopter's rotor could be stopped in flight and act as a fixed wing...
, research (2003) - Boeing X-46Boeing X-46The Boeing X-46 was a proposed unmanned combat air vehicle that was to be developed in conjunction with the U.S. Navy and DARPA as a naval carrier-based variant of the Boeing X-45 UCAV being developed for the U.S. Air Force...
, research (2003) - ScanEagleScanEagleScanEagle is a small, low-cost, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle built by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing. The ScanEagle was designed by Insitu and continues to be upgraded with improved technology and designed-in reliability improvements....
, reconnaissance (2004) - Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft (SIERRA)Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft (SIERRA)The Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft is a UAV designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA’s Ames Research Center.-Specifications:-External links:*...
, research (2009) - Boeing A160 HummingbirdBoeing A160 HummingbirdThe Boeing A160 Hummingbird is an unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter. Its design incorporates many new technologies never before used in helicopters, allowing for greater endurance and altitude than any helicopter currently in operation.The development of Hummingbird was begun by Frontier Aircraft...
, research (2005) - AeroVironment Raven RQ-11, reconnaissance (2005)
- CQ-10 SnowgooseCQ-10 Snowgoose-External links:* * - Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles...
, cargo (2005) - Lockheed P-175 Polecat, research (2006)
- RQ-16 T-HawkRQ-16 T-HawkThe Honeywell RQ-16A T-Hawk is a ducted fan VTOL micro UAV. Developed by Honeywell, it is suitable for backpack deployment and single-person operation.-Development:...
, reconnaissance (2006) - Boeing Dominator, experimental (2007) -Persistent Munition Technology Demonstrator-
- Composite Engineering BQM-167 Streaker, in development (2006)
- Propulsive WingPropulsive WingThe Propulsive Wing is a new patented UAV with extremely high lift and internal volume. The Propulsive Wing is a completely new class of aircraft based on an embedded, distributed cross-flow fan propulsion system within a thick wing...
, high lift, large cargo-carrying, cross-flow fan propulsion (2008) - MQ-1C WarriorMQ-1C Warrior|-See also:-External links:* * * * *...
, air attack (2009) - General Atomics AvengerGeneral Atomics Avenger-External links:* *...
, reconnaissance, attack (2009) - RQ-170 Sentinel, reconnaissance (2009)
- Arcturus-UAV T-20, reconnaissance, attack (2009)
- Boeing Phantom EyeBoeing Phantom EyeThe Boeing Phantom Eye is a high altitude, long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle hydrogen-powered spy plane developed by Boeing Phantom Works...
, reconnaissance (2011) - Nano Hummingbird, surveillance and reconnaissance (2011)
- NASA Mini-SnifferNASA Mini-SnifferThe NASA Mini-Sniffers were a series of unmanned aerial vehicles designed to sample the air at high altitude to support various scientific studies.-History:...
, research (1975 to 1982) - General Atomics ALTUSGeneral Atomics ALTUS- External links :* * *...
, research (1996) - NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
Advanced Soaring Concepts ApexAdvanced Soaring Concepts ApexThe Advanced Soaring Concepts Apex was a remotely-piloted sailplane designed to take part in a NASA study of high-altitude aerodynamics.It was planned to lift the aircraft to around 100,000 ft by balloon and release it there....
research (cancelled before first flight, 1999) - NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
Helios and Pathfinder, research (2001) - Octatron SkySeerOctatron SkySeerThe Octatron SkySeer is an autonomous, computer controlled unmanned aerial vehicle designed for easy transport and launch. It is designed and manufactured by Octatron, Incorporated of St. Petersburg, Florida, USA....
- Switchblade (aircraft)Switchblade (aircraft)-See also:* Unmanned combat air vehicle* History of unmanned aerial vehicles* Oblique wing* Robert T. Jones* Flying wing* Northrop Switchblade-References:...
(proposed) - AquilaMQM-105 Aquila-Sources:* This article contains material that originally came from the web article by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.* Yenne, William , Yenne, Bill, Attack of the Drones: A History of Unmanned Aerial Combat, Zenith Imprint, 2004 ISBN 0760318255...
experimental Lockheed UAV, early 1980s - Sadler VampireSadler Vampire|-Specifications :-External links:* * * *...
UAV18-50, late 1980s Predator precursor - Trek Aerospace DragonflyTrek Aerospace DragonflyThe Trek Aerospace Dragonfly is a horizontally-configured cargo-carrying aircraft from Trek Aerospace that began development in 2004. The Dragonfly has the ability to quickly change its flight options from remote, to unmanned, or manned...
- Phantom SentinelPhantom SentinelThe Phantom Sentinel is an unmanned aerial vehicle being developed by VeraTech. It is designed to be near-invisible; the rapid rotation of its entire body during flight means that persistence of vision renders it translucent in the same way as fan blades....
- Insitu AerosondeInsitu AerosondeThe Aerosonde is a small unmanned aerial vehicle designed to collect weather data, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and wind measurements, over oceans and remote areas. The Aerosonde was developed by Insitu, and is now manufactured by Aerosonde Ltd, which is a strategic...
- Vulture (UAV), Under development
- Global ObserverGlobal ObserverThe Global Observer™ is an AeroVironment concept for a high-altitude, long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, designed by AeroVironment to operate as a stratospheric geosynchronous satellite system with regional coverage....
Under development - Boeing HALEBoeing HALEThe Boeing HALE is a concept for High Altitude, Long Endurance unmanned aerial vehicles.Two demonstration HALE aircraft are currently under development:* The hydrogen powered Phantom Eye.* The solar-electric SolarEagle....
Under development - Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH or Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter
- Arcturus-UAV T-15
- Arcturus-UAV T-16
- Arcturus-UAV T-20
- Imaging 1's micro UAV
- ATAIR LEAPP
- ATAIR Micro LEAPP
- ATAIR Insect
- Vector P
- Lockheed Martin MPUAV Cormorant (Under development)
- Marcus UAV- Devil Ray UAV
- NASA Hyper IIINASA Hyper III-See also:-External links:*...