Author
McNerney; Michael J. ; Davis; Lynn E. ; Harting; Sarah ; Hamilton; Thomas ; Chow; James S.
Year
2014
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Language
English
Pages
31
ISBN
978-0-83308-588-7
Last Update
04-Sep-2024
Keywords
History ; Technology ; Political Science
Drones—or as they are also known, armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—are in the headlines and provoking debates, especially for their use in U.S. targeted killings. They are spreading across the globe and others are beginning to use them. How dangerous is the proliferation of armed UAVs and what effect will they have on U.S. security?¹
A UAV has these characteristics:
It is a powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator.
It uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift.
It can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely.
It is designed to be recoverable.
It can carry...
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