Definition[]
General[]
A remotely piloted aircraft (also called remotely operated aircraft) is "[a]n unmanned aircraft which is piloted from a remote pilot station."[1]
Military[]
Remotely piloted aircraft (also called remotely operated aircraft)
| “ | refers to large unmanned systems such as the MQ-1 Predator and the RQ-4 Global Hawk that operate in controlled airspace.[2] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ UVS International, RPAS Glossary 120821, at 5 (full-text).
- ↑ U.S. Air Force, "The U.S. Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strategic Vision" 32 n.1 (2005) (full-text).