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 Belgian models 2 Bulgarian models 3 Canadian models 4 Chilean 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 Spanish models 28 Swiss models 29 Swedish models 30 Taiwanese models 31 Turkish models 32 Thai models 33 United Kingdom models 34 United States military models 35 United States non-military models 36 Privately developed 37 Open Source UAV Projects 38 Fully Open Source Development Completed 38.1 References

[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)
• NITI (2006)

[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] Chilean models

• Sirol, reconnaissance and researsh (2007) UAV Sirol

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

[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)
• Verhagen X2 Autonomous Helicopters, flycam reconnaissance (2008)^[2]

[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[2]

[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

• 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)

[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
• Satuma Pakistan's Flamingo
• Satuma Pakistan's Jasoos II
• Satuma Pakistan's Mukhbar
• Satuma Pakistan's ePlane
• Satuma Pakistan's HST
• Satuma Pakistan's FST
• Satuma Pakistan's Tunder SR
• Satuma Pakistan's Tunder LR
• Satuma Pakistan's Training System - Assualt
• Satuma Pakistan's High Speed Drone - Shooting Star

[edit] Polish models

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

[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] Spanish models

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

[edit] Swiss models

• RUAG Ranger
• Swiss UAV NEO S-300

[edit] Swedish models

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

[edit] Taiwanese models

• Chung Shyang II [6]

[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)

ML Aviation Sprite VTOL UAV Systems operated successfully in UK, Germany, USA and Sweden by day and by night, off land and off-board ships in all weathers. Nothing has been developed to equal its versatility.

[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)
• 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)

[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:

• Higheye automatic camera helicopters [7]
• Trek Aerospace Dragonfly
• Phantom Sentinel
• Phyxius
• Insitu Aerosonde
• Airborne Autonomous Systems [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]

[edit] Open Source UAV Projects

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

[edit] Fully Open Source Development Completed

Paparazzi - Tiny V2.11 - WebsiteFully Functional , Groundstation software , Hardware, Linux Boot CD, Manual Low Cost - Project Material at [shop.Halfbase.com] $185/Complete Kit
Full UAV - Software Embedded Control in sf.net recruiting developer.

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