Remotely Piloted Vehicle

Remotely Piloted Vehicle

Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) is a term used by United States Department of Defense during the 70's and 80's to describe a robotic aircraft flown by a pilot located in a Ground Control Station. The Unmanned Aircraft was used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting.

ee also

* Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
* Unmanned Aircraft System
* Ground Control Station
* Unmanned Aircraft

Also now a branch of the radio control aircraft hobby. See also First Person View http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Person_View


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