List of unmanned aerial vehicles

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The following is a list of Unmanned aerial vehicles developed and operated by various countries around the world. Listed with primary mission(s) and year of first flight.

Contents 1 Argentine models 2 Belgian models 3 Bulgarian models 4 Canadian models 5 Chinese (PRC) models 6 Czech models 7 European models 8 French models 9 German models 10 Greek models 11 Hezbollah models 12 Indian models 13 Indonesian models 14 Israeli models 15 Iranian models 16 Italian models 17 Japanese models 18 Jordanian models 19 Malaysia 20 Mexican models 21 Pakistani models 22 Polish models 23 Serbian models 24 Singaporean models 25 South African models 26 Soviet models 27 Swiss models 28 Swedish models 29 Taiwanese models 30 Turkish models 31 Thai models 32 United Kingdom models 33 United States military models 34 United States non-military models 35 Privately developed 36 Open Source UAV Projects 37 References

[edit] Argentine models

• Yarará, reconnaissance (2006)

[edit] Belgian models

• EPERVIER drone (1969)
• B-HUNTER (UAV) (2002)

[edit] Bulgarian models

• RUM-1, targer (1967)
• RUM-2, targer (1967)
• RUM-2M, targer (1969)
• RUM-2MB, targer (1971)
• M-200, targer (1971)
• UtRUM, targer (1974)
• P-200, targer (1975)
• Yastreb-1, targer (1978)
• Yastreb-2, targer (1981)
• Yastreb-3,targer (1982)

[edit] Canadian models

• Canadair CL-89, reconnaissance (1964)
• CL-227 Sentinel, reconnaissance (1977)
• Silver Fox ALIX (Atlantic Littoral Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Experiment) (2004)
• SAGEM Sperwer (2003-2006)
• ADVANCED SUBSONICS/XIPHOS Grasshopper (2000)
• MMIST Snowgoose (2000)

[edit] Chinese (PRC) models

• ChangKong-1, target, reconnaissance (1966)
• ChangKong-2
• ASN-206
• WuZhen-5
• WZ-2000, reconnaissance (2003)

[edit] Czech models

• SOJKA III ^[1]

[edit] European models

• EADS Barracuda, reconnaissance and combat (2006)
• Dassault nEUROn, combat (expected in 2011)

[edit] French models

• SAGEM Sperwer, reconnaissance
• Dassault AVE-D Petit Duc, research (2000)
• Dassault AVE-C Moyen Duc, research (2001)
• Dassault-Sagem SlowFast, reconnaissance (2004)

[edit] German models

• Drohne CL 289
• Aladin, reconnaissance
• Rheinmetall KZO, reconnaissance
• Luna X 2000, reconnaissance (2000)
• MIKADO
• EuroHawk, reconnaissance (developed together with the U.S.)
• EADS Barracuda, German-led program together with Spain

[edit] Greek models

• HAI Pegasus, reconnaissance (1982)
• 3 Sigma Nearchos, reconnaissance (1996)
• EADS 3 Sigma Iris
• EADS 3 Sigma Alkyon
• EADS 3 Sigma Perseas

[edit] Hezbollah models

• Mirsad-1, reconnaissance, possible weapon (2004)

[edit] Indian models

• DRDO Nishant
• HAL/ADE Lakshya
• Searcher MkII (with Israel)
• HAL Heron (with Israel)
• ADE Kapothaka
• HAL/DRDO Rustam medium-altitude long-endurance UAV
• HAL/DRDO Pawan short-range UAV
• HAL/DRDO Gagan tactical UAV[1]

[edit] Indonesian models

• PUNA (Pesawat Udara Nir-Awak, Made by BPP Teknologi)

[edit] Israeli models

• IMI Mastiff
• Top I Vision Casper 250
• Top I Vision Aerostat
• IAI Pioneer (with the USA)
• RQ-5 Hunter (with the USA)
• IAI General
• IAI Harpy
• IAI Heron / Machatz-1, reconnaissance
• IAI Ranger
• IAI Scout
• IAI Searcher
• IAI Skylite - Canister Launched mini-UAV system
• Elbit Hermes 450
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerostar
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Dominator
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerolight
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Orbiter
• EMIT Blue Horizon 2
• EMIT Sparrow
• EMIT Butterfly

[edit] Iranian models

• Ababil
• Shahbal
• Mohajer 3
• Mohajer 4

[edit] Italian models

• Ex Meteor, now Galileo Avionica Mirach series, target-reconnaissance
• Galileo Avionica FALCO, reconnaissance
• Alenia Aeronautica Sky-x, research UCAV (2005)
• Alenia Aeronautica Sky-y, research-reconnaissance MALE (2007)
• Alenia Aeronautica Molynx/Black Lynx, reconnaissance HALE (in development)

[edit] Japanese models

• Yamaha R-50
• Yamaha R-MAX

[edit] Jordanian models

• Jordan Falcon
• I-wing
• Jordan Arrow
• Silent Eye

[edit] Malaysia

• Eagle ARV System

[edit] Mexican models

• The S4 Ehecatl by Hydra Technologies

[edit] Pakistani models

• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan
• Surveillance UAV Systems
• Target & Decoy UAV Systems
• Civilian UAV Systems
• Border Eagle
• Hornet
• Hawk
• Shadow
• Vector
• SATUMA Jassos UAV System
• Pakistan Aeronautical Complex UAV Baaz
• Pakistan Aeronautical Complex UAV Ababeel
• Air Weapons Complex UAV Bravo
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Nishan Mk1
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Nishan TJ 1000
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Vision Mk1
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Vision Mk2
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV TORNADO
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV ROVER
• Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Explorer

[edit] Polish models

• ITWL HOB-bit
• WB Electronics SOFAR [2]
• WB Electronics RUFUS [3]

[edit] Serbian models

• IBL-2000
• Mini UAV Gavran (Raven)
• Medium UAV

[edit] Singaporean models

• ST Aero FanTail
• ST Aero Skyblade
• ST Aero MAV-1

[edit] South African models

• Kentron Seeker
• Kentron Skua
• ATE Vulture
• Denel Bateleur

[edit] Soviet models

• Lavochkin La-17, target and reconnaissance (1953)
• Tupolev Tu-123, reconnaissance (1964)
• Tupolev Tu-141, reconnaissance (mid-1970s)
• Yakovlev Pchela, reconnaissance

[edit] Swiss models

• RUAG Ranger

[edit] Swedish models

• SHARC
• Saab Skeldar
• Saab Filur
• CybAero APID 55

[edit] Taiwanese models

• Chung Shyang II [4]

[edit] Turkish models

• TAI TIHA (MALE) (due 2010)
• TAI Turna (Target drone) 1996
• TAI Keklik (Target drone) 1996
• TAI Gözcü (CR) (Tactical)
• TAI UAV-X1 "Witness" (Tactical) 1992
• TAI Pelikan (Tactical) 2000
• TAI Baykuş (Tactical) 2000
• TAI Martı (Mini) 2000
• METU Güventürk (Mini)
• MALAZGIRT (B) VTOL UAV, Baykar Machine (2007)
• MALAZGIRT (E) VTOL UAV, Baykar Machine (2007)
• Bayraktar Mini UAV (Reconnaissance)
• VESTEL Efe (Mini) 2007
• VESTEL Arı (Micro) 2007

[edit] Thai models

• IAI Seacher (with Israel)

[edit] United Kingdom models

• Fairey Queen (1930's)
• de Havilland Queen Bee (1930s)
• Airspeed Queen Wasp (1936)
• Miles Queen Martinet (1940s)
• BAE Corax, research (2004)
• QinetiQ Mercator, research (in development)
• QinetiQ Observer, experimental lightweight reconnaissance
• Phoenix, reconnaissance (1999)
• BAE Skylynx II, reconnaissance (2006)
• BAE Taranis, research (planned)
• Thales Watchkeeper, reconnaissance
• QinetiQ Zephyr, high-altitude long-endurance (in development)
• UnKnown Aerospace CYGNET, logistics UAV (in development)
• UnKnown Aerospace LANNER, personal tactical UAV (in development)

[edit] United States military models

• Hewitt-Sperry Automatic Airplane, weapon (1916)
• Kettering Bug, weapon (1918)
• OQ-2/TDD-1 Radioplane, target (1939)
• Ryan A/BQM-34 series Firebee I and II, target (1951)
• North American X-10, research (1953)
• Northrop GAM-67 Crossbow, multi-role (1956)
• Northrop AQM-35, target (1956)
• McDonnell ADM-20 Quail, decoy (1958)
• Beech MQM-61A Cardinal, target (1959)
• Gyrodyne QH-50, research (1960)
• Beech AQM-37 Jayhawk, target (1961)
• Ryan Model 147/AQM-34 series Fire Fly and Lightning Bug, reconnaissance (1962)
• Northrop M/BQM-74A Chukar, target, decoy (1964)
• Lockheed D-21, reconnaissance (1964)
• Ryan AQM-91 Firefly, reconnaissance (1968)
• BQM-90, target (1970)
• Boeing YQM-94A Compass Cope B, reconnaissance (1973)
• Ryan YQM-98A Compass Cope R, reconnaissance (1974)
• Ryan AQM-81A Firebolt, target (1983)
• BAI BQM-147 Dragon Drone, reconnaissance (1986)
• RQ-2 Pioneer, reconnaissance (1986)
• General Atomics GNAT-750, reconnaissance (1989)
• Sikorsky Cypher, research, (1992)
• General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, reconnaissance, combat (1995)
• RQ-3 Dark Star, research (1996)
• RQ-6 Outrider, reconnaissance (1996)
• Bell Eagle Eye, tiltrotor reconnaissance (1998)
• IAI RQ-5 Hunter, reconnaissance (1999)
• AAI RQ-7 Shadow, reconnaissance (1999)
• MQ-8 Fire Scout, reconnaissance (2000)
• RQ-4 Global Hawk, reconnaissance (2001)
• General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Mariner, reconnaissance, combat (2001)
• Desert Hawk, reconnaissance (2001)
• Dragon Eye, reconnaissance (2002)
• Boeing X-45, research (2002)
• X-47 Pegasus, research (2003)
• Boeing X-50, research (2003)
• ScanEagle, reconnaissance (2004)
• Boeing A160 Hummingbird, research (2005)
• RQ-11 Raven, reconnaissance (2005)
• Lockheed P-175 Polecat, research (2006)
• Boeing Persistent Munition Technology Demonstrator, research (2006)
• MQ-9 Reaper, air attack (2006)
• Boeing Dominator, experimental (2007)
• Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter, In Development (2006)

[edit] United States non-military models

• General Atomics ALTUS, research (1996)
• NASA Advanced Soaring Concepts Apex research (cancelled before first flight, 1999)
• NASA Helios, research (2001)
• Octatron SkySeer
• Switchblade (aircraft) (proposed)

[edit] Privately developed

Commercial interest in non-military UAVs has led to several startups that are designing and selling autonomous aircraft. These include:

• Trek Aerospace Dragonfly
• Phantom Sentinel
• Phyxius
• Insitu Aerosonde
• Airborne Autonomous Systems [5] Developmental
• Miraterre Flight Systems [6]
• Rotomotion [7]
• Autopilot [8]
• Neural Robotics [9]
• Micropilot [10]
• Procerus Technologies [11]
• Mavionics [12]
• Baykar Machine [13]
• Arcturus-UAV T-15/T-16
• First Serbian unmanned aerial vehicle called “Nikola Tesla-150” projected and built by team of students called “EMA” [14]
• UAV Development Group at University of São Paulo - School of Engineering of São Carlos - Brazil
• Imaging 1's micro UAV [15]
• ATAIR LEAPP [16]
• ATAIR Micro LEAPP[17]
• ATAIR Insect
• Viking Aerospace, LLC [18]
• Continental Controls and Design, Inc. [19]
• Gyrodyne DASH or Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter [20]

[edit] Open Source UAV Projects

• Albatross UAV Project [21]
• Autopilot project[22]
• CUAV - The custom UAV flight controller project [23]
• Paparazzi [24]
• The R/C pilot project[25]
• The Remote Control Auto Pilot 2 (rcap2) [26]
• HOVTOL The Horizontal Or Vertical Takeoff Or Landing UAV project [27]

[edit] References

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