Unmanned aerial vehicle

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/unmanned-aerial-vehicle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the emerging civilian sectors?Logistics, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, and media production
2. What is a UAV or drone?A UAV, also called a drone, is an aircraft that flies without a pilot inside. It can be controlled by a person from the ground or fly on its own using computers and sensors.
3. How do drones fly?Drones use motors and propellers or engines to move through the air. They find their way using GPS, special sensors, and sometimes cameras that help them see the ground.

ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance): Military and civilian operations focused on gathering information about an area or adversary.
Avionics: The electronic systems used on aircraft, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems.
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System): A satellite-based system providing autonomous geo-spatial positioning, such as GPS.