List of unmanned aerial vehicles
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Main article: Unmanned aerial vehicle

A Boeing 720 being flown under remote control as part of NASA's Controlled Impact Demonstration

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.

Austrian models

• Schiebel Camcopter S-100, reconnaissance

Belgian models

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

Bulgarian models

• RUM-1, target (1967)
• RUM-2, target (1967)
• RUM-2M, target (1969)
• RUM-2MB, target (1971)
• M-200, target (1971)
• UtRUM, targer (1974)
• P-200, target (1975)
• Yastreb-1, target (1978)
• Yastreb-2, target (1981)
• Yastreb-3,target (1982)
• NITI (2006)

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 CQ-10 Snowgoose (2000)

Chilean models

• Sirol, reconnaissance and researsh (2007) UAV Sirol

Chinese (PRC) models

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

Czech models

• SOJKA III ^[1]

European models

• EADS Barracuda, reconnaissance and combat (2006)
• EADS SIDM, reconnaissance (2006)
• Dassault nEUROn, combat (expected in 2011)
• Higheye HE60, Cam helicopter[1]

French models

• SAGEM Sperwer, reconnaissance
• Dassault AVE-D Petit Duc, research (2000)
• Dassault AVE-C Moyen Duc, research (2001)
• Dassault-Sagem SlowFast, reconnaissance (2004)
• Verhagen X2 Autonomous Helicopters, flycam reconnaissance (2008)^[2]

German models

Luna X 2000 UAV for reconnaissance and ESM missions of the German Army

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

Greek models

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

Hezbollah models

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

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[2]

Indonesian models

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

Israeli models

IAI Pioneer UAV flying over Iraq

• 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 (unconfirmed claims of ground attack role)
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerostar
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Dominator
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerolight
• Aeronautics Defense Systems - Orbiter
• EMIT Blue Horizon 2
• EMIT Sparrow
• EMIT Butterfly

Iranian models

• Ababil
• Shahbal
• Mohajer 3
• Mohajer 4

Italian models

• Meteor, now SELEX Galileo Avionica Mirach series, target drone-reconnaissance
• SELEX Galileo Avionica NIBBIO, tactical reconnaissance
• SELEX 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)

Japanese models

• Yamaha R-50
• Yamaha R-MAX

Jordanian models

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

Malaysia

• Eagle ARV System

Mexican models

• The S4 Ehecatl by Hydra Technologies
• The E1 Gavilán by Hydra Technologies

Pakistani models

• Ababeel Aerial Drone
• Baaz Aerial Drone

Polish models

• ITWL HOB-bit
• WB Electronics SOFAR [3]
• WB Electronics RUFUS [4]

Serbian models

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

Singaporean models

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

South African models

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

South Korean models

• KAI Night Intruder, reconnaissance

Soviet/Russian models

UAV ZALA 421-08, a man-portable russian UAV capable of 90min flight time with video/photo/IR camera

• Lavochkin La-17, target and reconnaissance (1953)
• Tupolev Tu-123, reconnaissance (1964)
• Tupolev Tu-141, reconnaissance (mid-1970s)
• Yakovlev Pchela, reconnaissance
• ZALA 421-08, most popular russian UAV reconnaissance plane 2007
• ZALA 421-06, reconnaissance helicopter 2008
• ZALA 421-12, reconnaissance plane 2008

Spanish models

Fulmar during a flight

• Aerovision Fulmar, surveillance (2007). Web Site: [5]

Swiss models

• RUAG Ranger
• Swiss UAV NEO S-300

Swedish models

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

Taiwanese models

• Chung Shyang II [6]

Turkish models

Bayraktar Mini UAV, first mini unmanned aerial system used by Turkish Armed Forces.

Malazgirt VTOL Mini Unmanned System operated by Turkish Armed Forces

• TAI TIHA (MALE) (due 2010)
• METU Güventürk (Mini)
• Bayraktar Mini UAV (Reconnaissance)
• VESTEL Efe (Mini) 2007
• VESTEL Arı (Micro) 2007

Thai models

• IAI Searcher (with Israel)

United Kingdom models

RAF MQ-9 Reaper

BAE Taranis

• Fairey Queen (1930s)
• de Havilland Queen Bee (1930s)
• Airspeed Queen Wasp (1936)
• Miles Queen Martinet (1940s)
• ML Aviation Sprite (1981)
• Meggitt Banshee, Target drone {1984}
• BAE Phoenix, reconnaissance (1986)
• QinetiQ Observer, experimental lightweight reconnaissance
• BAE Corax, research (2004)
• BAE HERTI, reconnaissance (2004)
• Thales Watchkeeper WK450, reconnaissance (2005)
• BAE Skylynx II, reconnaissance (2006)
• BAE Fury, reconnaissance/attack (2008)
• BAE Taranis, research (planned)
• BAE Mantis, research, (planned)
• QinetiQ Zephyr, high-altitude long-endurance (in development)
• QinetiQ Mercator, research (in development)
• UnKnown Aerospace Cygnet, logistics (in development)

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)
• BAE Systems SkyEye (with the United Kingdom), 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)
• LR-3 Tigershark, reconnaissance (2004)
• 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)

United States non-military models

• NASA Mini-Sniffer, research (1975 to 1982)
• General Atomics ALTUS, research (1996)
• NASA Advanced Soaring Concepts Apex research (cancelled before first flight, 1999)
• NASA Helios and Pathfinder, research (2001)
• Octatron SkySeer
• Switchblade (aircraft) (proposed)

Privately developed

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

• Higheye automatic camera helicopters [7]
• Trek Aerospace Dragonfly
• Phantom Sentinel
• Phyxius
• Insitu Aerosonde
• Airborne Autonomous Systems (HAVS) [8] Developmental
• Miraterre Flight Systems [9]
• Rotomotion [10]
• Autopilot [11]
• Neural Robotics [12]
• Micropilot [13]
• Procerus Technologies [14]
• Mavionics [15]
• Baykar Machine [16]
• Arcturus-UAV T-15/T-16
• First Serbian unmanned aerial vehicle called “Nikola Tesla-150” projected and built by team of students called “EMA” [17]
• UAV Development Group at University of São Paulo - School of Engineering of São Carlos - Brazil
• Imaging 1's micro UAV [18]
• ATAIR LEAPP [19]
• ATAIR Micro LEAPP[20]
• ATAIR Insect
• Viking Aerospace, LLC [21]
• Continental Controls and Design, Inc. [22]
• Gyrodyne DASH or Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter [23]
• Verhagen X2 [24]
• Vector P [25]

Open Source UAV Projects

• Albatross UAV Project [26]
• Autopilot project (Closed up for earning $$ eventually) [27]
• CUAV - The custom UAV flight controller project [28]
• DIY Drones [29]
• Full UAV - Software Embedded Control in sf.net recruiting developer
• Paparazzi [30]
• The R/C pilot project[31]
• The Remote Control Auto Pilot 2 (rcap2) [32]
• HOVTOL The Horizontal Or Vertical Takeoff Or Landing UAV project [33]

References