Improved remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs), i.e., incorporating reductions in size, weight, and cost, are becoming available for civilian applications. Existing RPA programs are described and predicted into the future. Attention is given to the NASA Mini-Sniffer, which will fly to altitudes of more than 20,000 m, sample the atmosphere behind supersonic cruise aircraft, and telemeter the data to ground stations. Design and operating parameters of the aircraft are given, especially the optical sensing systems, and civilian RPA uses are outlined, including airborne research, remote mapping, rescue, message relay, and transportation of need materials. Civil regulatory factors are also dealt with.
Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
Mechanism and Machine Theory ; 12 , 5, 19
1977-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
NTRS | 1975
|Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
NTRS | 1977
|Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
NTIS | 1976
|Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
NTRS | 1976
|Civil uses of remotely piloted aircraft
NTRS | 1976
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