WThe Aeronautics Defense Dominator is an Israeli Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufactured by Aeronautics Defense Systems. It is based on the Austrian Diamond DA42 Twin Star passenger aircraft. Dominator UAV executes intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
WThe AeroVironment FQM-151 Pointer is a small UAV used by the United States Army and Marine Corps for battlefield surveillance. It was designed by AeroVironment Incorporated, which is run by Paul MacCready, noted for such pioneering aircraft as the human-powered Gossamer Condor and a robotic flying pterodactyl replica. The Pointer was developed with company funds, with the US Army and Marine Corps obtaining a total of about 50 beginning in 1990.
WThe Corax, also known as Raven, is a prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the British Armed Forces being developed by BAE Systems Military Air & Information.
WThe BRAMOR C4EYE is a reconnaissance UAV designed and built by C-Astral Aerospace from Ajdovščina in Slovenia. The BRAMOR is a NATO class 1 mini-tactical UAV designed for ISR or ISTAR missions. It carries a payload consisting of a micro stabilized gimbal with EO/IR and laser illuminator and other sensors.
WThe Carcará is a Brazilian light weight unmanned aerial vehicle designed to be transported by a single soldier. The soldier's height allows takeoff and landing in restricted areas where other aircraft are unable to operate. It is designed to be used in any theater even if it is without roads or paths, or surrounded by obstacles.
WCGM-121B Seek Spinner was a U.S. harassment drone or a kamikaze-drone as it was referred to at the time it was designed, developed by Boeing out of its CQM-121 Pave Tiger UAV. The main difference from the basic model was its seeker head, and its explosive payload, while aerodynamic characteristics had only minor changes. Although it was several times cheaper than its main rival, Tacit Rainbow drone, Seek Spinner never became operational.
WThe Conyca Geodrome is a 1.5m fixed-wing drone that specializes in topography and photogrametric applications. It has all the legal requirements to operate in Spain. The system has totally autonomous take-off and landing operations, can present 3D terrain models with 4 cm resolution accuracy at 100 m height, and can take orthophotos. Although this system has been orientated to topography, there are surveillance and precision agriculture versions than can use infrared and hyperspectral cameras.
WThe Denel Dynamics Skua is a turbojet-engined target drone used to simulate fast-moving attack aircraft during surface-to-air and air-to-air training exercises and weapons tests. It is manufactured by the Denel Dynamics division of the South African state-owned Denel aerospace and defence conglomerate.
WElang Hitam is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed by PT Dirgantara Indonesia in cooperation with a consortium of five other institutions. This drone was first shown in December 2019 at the PTDI hangar, Bandung, West Java. The drone is the result of collaboration in the formation of a consortium between the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Ministry of Defense, Indonesian Air Force, ITB, PT Dirgantara Indonesia, and PT LEN Persero.
WThe Elbit Systems Hermes 90 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical short-range missions using a heavy-fuel motor.
WThe FMA IA-59 is a 1970s Argentine single-engined unmanned aerial vehicle, designed and built for the Argentine Air Force by Fabrica Militar de Aviones.
WThe Unmanned Aerial System is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed by ELI Military Simulations of Estonia in cooperation with STC Delta and produced in Georgia. The system is intended for use in border policing, aerial reconnaissance, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles. It was presented to the Georgian minister of defence in April 2012.
WThe BZK-005 high-altitude, long-range UAV is a reconnaissance aircraft designed by Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. It is used by the PLA Navy and PLA Air Force.
WHelicam is a remote-controlled mini helicopter used to obtain aerial pictures or motion images using video, still or motion film cameras. The remote controlled camera mount system allows pan, tilt and roll movements. A wireless onboard video transmitter downlinks the live signal to the camera operator, images can be recorded on board, on the ground or both. The system is controlled by two operators with independent controls: the helicam pilot and camera operator.
WIAI Bird-Eye is a family of mini-UAVs developed by Israel Aerospace Industries Malat division.
WThe IAI Rotem L or IAI Rotem - Light is a loitering munition developed by the Israel Aerospace Industries. The drone is a quadcopter that can loiter for 30–45 minutes with the maximum range of 10 km. It can carry 1 kg warhead that could be two fragmentation grenades.
WThe Insectothopter was a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the United States Central Intelligence Agency's research and development office in the 1970s. The Insectothopter was the size of a dragonfly, and was hand-painted to look like one. It was powered by a miniature fluidic oscillator to propel the wings up and down at the proper rate to provide both lift and thrust. A small amount of propellant produced gas to drive the oscillator, and extra thrust came from the excess gas vented out the rear. The project was abandoned when the Insectothopter was found to be too difficult to control in crosswinds.
WThe Kamov Ka-137, previously designated MBVK-137, is an unmanned multipurpose helicopter designed for many roles, including reconnaissance, patrol, police and ecology, emergency, and data transmitting. Three versions of the Ka-137 were made — one ship-based, one automobile-based, and another carried by the Ka-32 helicopter. The aircraft uses a piston engine, driving a coaxial-rotor system and features a tailless, sphere-shaped fuselage with four-leg leaf-spring landing gear. Sensors and other equipment are located in a special equipment compartment.
WThe IAIO Fotros is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat unmanned aerial vehicle built by Iran Aviation Industries Organization and unveiled in November 2013. It is the largest Iranian drone, and depending on armament, has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours. The name refers to a fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by Imam Husayn ibn Ali.
WThe Kawasaki KAQ-1 is a small, radio controlled target drone aircraft. A 72 horsepower (54 kW) engine allowed the KAQ-1 to reach speeds up to 220 mph (350 km/h) and fly for over 250 miles (400 km).
WOrion is a Russian unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Kronshtadt Group.
WKrunk is an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia. It is intended for close reconnaissance, transmitting real-time video data or taking higher resolution still images.
WKZD-85 is a UAV system that was designed by Farner AG Grenchen. The aerospace enterprise RUAG Aviation is now responsible for it. KZD-85 stands for the German words “Klein Ziel Drohne”.
WThe Luch Korsar is a medium-weight Russian unmanned aerial vehicle developed by OKB Luch, member of Roselectronika, to perform reconnaissance, strike and electronic attack missions on behalf of the Russian Ground Forces and Navy. The program started in 2009 and at least 3 prototypes have been built as of 2019. It is considered as an improved analogue of the US-made RQ-7 Shadow UAV.
WMalazgirt Mini UAV is a Miniature UAV produced by Turkish company Baykar.
WThe Multi-function Unmanned Helicopter "Black Widow" is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle developed in Georgia by STC Delta. The system is intended for military as well as for civil purposes. Spheres of usage are border policing, weapon aiming, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles. Armament of the UAV helicopter is 2 X M-134 minigun and 8 X unguided rocket missiles or 2 X M-134 minigun and 2 laser guided AT rockets. The vehicle is based on the Exec 162F. It was presented to public on the Independence Day of Georgia in 2015.
WTactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN), a joint program between DARPA and the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR), seeks to greatly increase the effectiveness of forward-deployed small-deck ships such as destroyers and frigates by enabling them to serve as mobile launch and recovery sites for specially designed unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These vehicles are to carry 600 pounds of ordnance in order to conduct combat strikes.
WSKNL PRz PR-5 Wiewiór plus is a Polish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed by students of Rzeszów University of Technology, beginning in January 2006. Fifth of the series, following PR-1 Szpion, PR-2 Gacek, PR-3, PR-4 and PR-5 Wiewiór, it is an experimental reconnaissance aircraft. It has carbon fiber and kevlar monocoque structure with aluminium ferrules. Power plants are two electric brushless three-phase motors.
WSarad is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed by a group of Mechanical engineers at Imam Khomeini International University.
WJasoos is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed and manufactured by SATUMA of Pakistan. The Jasoos II Bravo+ variant is currently operational with the Pakistan Air Force.
WThe Flyox I is an unmanned aerial vehicle flying boat, twin-engine, high-wing amphibious aircraft able to land and take off from short unpaved airstrips & water.
WThe Sokol Altius is a medium-altitude long-endurance Russian unmanned aerial vehicle developed by OKB Sokol and Tranzas to perform reconnaissance, strike and electronic attack missions on behalf of the Russian Air Force and Navy. The program started in 2011 and thus far 3 prototypes have been built.
WTAI Gözcü is a radio-controlled short-range tactical drone. Designed, developed and built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is in use by the Turkish Armed Forces for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance purposes. Gözcü is the Turkish word for observer.
WThe UAV Fulmar is a privately developed unmanned aerial vehicle system, its main application being to aid fishermen finding tuna banks, due to its ability to perform sea-landing.
WVestel Karayel is a surveillance, reconnaissance and combat UAV/UCAV system developed for the Turkish Armed Forces by Vestel. On 28 May 2016, Vestel UCAV's images were published. On 16 June 2016, Vestel UCAV's MAM-L firing test videos were published.
WThe VRT 300 — is an unmanned helicopter, that was introduced on MAKS airshow in 2017.
WThe ATE Vulture is a South African unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and built by Advanced Technologies and Engineering. It is powered by a 500 cc 2-stroke fuel injected engine. Its payload is a gyro stabilised optronic sight communicating on a secure C-Band data/video link. Its cruise speed is 120 km/h and its flight duration allows a loiter time of about 4 hours at 60 km from the launch site with a maximum ceiling of 5,000 m. It is fully automated in launch, flight and recovery, with an automatic return-to-base in case of mission critical failures. An automated vacuum type catapult launcher is mounted on a Samil 100 truck. No external pilot is required, and the transition from launch mode into pre-programmed flight mode is automatic. It is used by the South African Army artillery for target acquisition and fire control.
WWB Electronics Warmate is a micro loitering munition developed by Polish company WB Electronics. Warmate is in service with the Polish Army, which has ordered 1000 units. It can be equipped with several different payloads, including fragmentation, HEAT and thermobaric warheads.
WX-55 — Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia.
WThe Apoena is a Brazilian Low Altitude Long Endurance (LALE) unmanned aerial vehicle designed and built by XMobots for several kinds of sensing roles.
WThe Yakovlev Pchela-1T is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufactured by the Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau. Its primary use is for surveillance and observation in battlefield environments with downlinked video. Other implementations and uses include target designation and as a training target.
WZALA 421-08 is a Micro air vehicle developed and produced by the Izhevsk-based ZALA Aero company. It is a small, portable and reliable UAV platform. Weighing only 9 kg it includes 2 aerial vehicles, compact ground control station, 2 spare power supply kits and backpack container used for transportation. ZALA 421-08 is designed for front-line reconnaissance, overground and oversea surveillance. It takes 3 minutes to prepare ZALA for launching. The UAV is operated in the autonomous or semi-autonomous mode.
WZALA 421-12 is a micro Miniature UAV developed and produced by the Izhevsk-based company ZALA Aero. It is a small, portable and reliable UAV platform. ZALA 421-12 is designed for front-line reconnaissance, overground and oversea surveillance. It takes 3 minutes to prepare ZALA for launching. The UAV is operated in the autonomous or semi-autonomous mode.