A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Ballistic or semiballistic vehicles, cruise missiles, and artillery projectiles are not considered unmanned aerial vehicles. Also called UAV. (JP 3-52)
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
Meaning of UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012