A Survey and Technical Systems Assessment of Drone Aircraft for Tactical Reconnaissance and Surveillance Volume 1

Abstract

A survey and technical assessment of 81 drone vehicles for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance (R and S) missions are presented. A great many of these vehicles are determined to be unsuited for R and S missions because of high speed, limited range, outdated technology, excessive cost, or vulnerability. The development of new drones and the adaptation of existing drones for R and S missions is discussed. A bibliography containing 78 references is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0595802

Entities

People

  • Joe H. Brown
  • Rex D. Minckler
  • Richard G. Ollila

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Birds
  • Combat Surveillance
  • Control Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Military Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Shrouded Propellers
  • Surveillance
  • Surveillance Drones
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs