...Cindy Barnett Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (wikipedia, 2014) (bachman, 2013) An unmanned aerial vehicle is also referred as a drone. They come in many sizes and styles. A personal drone can be purchased for as low as $100. The Military version is Millions. A drone can be controlled without a human aboard. It’s controlled by onboard computer or remote controls. The operator can be thousand miles away. The drone is used in many ways, such as the Military for special operations and firefighting. Drone can go into places that we wouldn’t want to place a human. Drone is no longer just for the military. Smaller companies are using the drone for surveying power lines to helping firefighter and offshore oil discovery. The FAA has granted six testing areas for the drone. This is a major step towards Drones sharing airspace with commercial airlines. Texas A&M is studding the weather patterns off of Padre Island National Seashore. Another winner out of the 25 groups who applied was Virginia Polytechnic who is studding safely landing if the drone losses connections with the pilot. The FAA is interested in the safety operations and the uses of airspace. (Jansen, 2013) “These test sites will give us valuable information about how best to ensure the safe introduction of this advance technology into our nation’s skies,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. In the future I see drone being used to deliver pizza’s to inspecting roads. This will make over thousand jobs in...
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...1. Introduction We are proposing a localized UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that will be able to lock, track and monitor a mobile target, which in our case will be a person. The UAV will be a quad-copter with a mounted camera, onboard processing capacity and will be able to receive its movement directions from a remote PC. As for localization, the UAV will keep track of its current location using GPS regarding its base station, from which it will take off and land. It will also send its video feed constantly to that remote PC, through which a target will be marked and the quad-coper will get in pursuit of that target autonomously. 2. Problem Statement Tracking a mobile target can be done by a number of ways. Ground as well as aerial robots can be used for this purpose but each kind has its limitations. Constraints that limit the probability of tracking a mobile target efficiently from a ground robot include uneven surface, navigation difficulty and sudden obstacle appearance, a person or a vehicle, coming in robot’s line of sight thus blocking its view of the target. Therefore, aerial tracking seems a better solution as it involves less complex navigation and provides a better field of view. Currently,...
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...ABSTRACT The intent of this proposal argument is to show that manned aircraft should be utilized in combat and multi-role missions over Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The major differences between manned and unmanned aircraft will be explored. The issues of cost, payload capacity, situational awareness and effectiveness, their role in combat conditions, and the pilot’s decision making capabilities in both aircraft will all be covered in the proposal. In addition, the history and how each type of aircraft came about will be discussed in order to show the experience level and usefulness of manned and unmanned aircraft. Many of the current ideas the military has about what should be the course of action when it comes to manned and unmanned aircraft will be included. Any good or bad consequences of the current proposals will also be discussed. Finally, the future for manned and unmanned aircraft will be reviewed. INTRODUCTION The United States Navy’s manned aircraft are more effective in aerial combat and multi-role missions than Unmanned Arial Vehicles or UAV drones. Exclusively utilizing unmanned aircraft in place of manned fighter and attack aircraft could lead to military failures in combat situations. Pilots controlling the Unmanned Arial Vehicle or UAV drones from remote locations are incapable of making split second decisions or having the awareness that pilots in the cockpit on location possess. Over the past 80 years, the U.S. Navy has trained some of the most elite...
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... Public Perception of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This proposal is submitted to the faculty of Purdue University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Aviation & Aerospace Management degree Alice Tam November 8, 2011 1105 Anthrop Drive Apt. 4 West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906 (812) 599-2706 tama214@gmail.com UAV PUBLIC PERCEPTION Abstract This study explored public risk perception of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for civilian commercial operations, including cargo and passenger transportation. Civilian operators are considering the use of UAVs to increase safety while reducing labor costs, but negative perceptions may delay the advancement of these aircraft. To document perception of UAV or 2 UAS aircraft for commercial operations, a questionnaire was distributed to adults (ages 18+) who use commercial air travel. The survey classified age group, gender, and UAV familiarity as demographic variables. This study assessed risk perception of UAVs and its correlation to the variables through statistical analysis to identify whether there was an association between the demographic variables and risk perception. Upon analysis, it was determined that the data from the sample showed no strong evidence that demographic variables influenced risk perception. Many respondents’ risks perceptions involved technology reliability and higher perceived safety with a human pilot onboard. Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAV, Risk Perception ...
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...CIM 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems Professor Sullivan 6/5/13 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the United States The United States declared war on terrorism on September 11, 2001 following grievous acts of terror committed against the Untied States. We have since exercised a power military force against out enemies that is one of the most technological advanced in the world. A controversial offensive strategy used by our military is to strike enemy target from the air using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS’s). Formerly known as Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV’s), these highly advanced mechanized drones have been a controversial part of our military since they have been commissioned for use. From friendly fire, attacking civilians, and crossing into another countries airspace illegally these drones and their pilots have proved that this new technology must be carefully used with a level of expertise and caution, and abide to international aerospace, war and humanitarian laws worldwide. The new domestic controversial issue that deemed unethical by a majority of the U.S. population is using these UAS’s on U.S. soil, as they are co notated as a military surveillance weapon. The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has just permitted the use of these drone to civilian, government, and research agencies with strict guidelines however, the FAA is planning to opening the skies to public and private drones by 2015 and projecting that more than 30,000 UAS’s could be...
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...wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_unmanned_aerial_vehicles#Early_development A drone is a type of unmanned flying aircraft, that has a minimum of four propellers.the first drone was in 18 The first usage of a drone was recorded in 1849, August 22nd. When the Austrians attacked Venice (Italy). They released balloons containing explosives from the Austrian ship Vulcano. Drones work through radiowaves via remote controlled devises. They are battery powered. The newer drones have tracking devices fitted...
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...and Ethical Implications 25 “Air Force Bug-bot Nano Drone Technology” 25 Humanoids: Future is Today 26 Conclusion 27 References 28 Thesis statement The innovation of the drone has opened up an assortment of possibilities that will aid humanity in progressing towards a safe and secure environment. Resistance has been established by the global community due to how this technology was first exploited by the military. Our aim is to acknowledge this advancement as progress and research crucial evidence that supports the future implications on exploiting UAV technology. Introduction Drones are semi-autonomous flying vehicles that can be remote controlled from a distance. The first large-scale production of the unmanned flying vehicle was proposed by Reginald Denny who served with the British Royal Flying Corps during World War 1. This vehicle was known as the “Radio Plane.” (Reginald Denny, 2005) Reginald Denny later moved to the U.S. perusing his dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood. In 1930 Denny and his partners formed...
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...Dana Bergeron MW 11:00 April 4, 2012 Ms. Zbitkovskis Drones are Going Mainstream Drones are unmanned computerized aircraft issued to the military and only the military. They come in all shapes and sizes, but no matter how small they are the danger of what they are capable of is still there. The military have used these drones for bombing and spying. Civilians are trying to push rights to own drones for reasons such as keeping an eye on crops. Many believe that the constitution would be taking a back seat to let boys play with their toys if this were allowed. Too many things would happen if these machines were put in civilian hands. Violation of privacy, danger of bombing, and interference with commercial air traffic are main issues when thinking of letting civilians have this kind of technology. Drones, also known as UAV’s, have many different purposes. There are so many different types of drones in the marketing world. The most common ones have been used for military purposes. The US military has two types of drones. UAV’s, unmanned aerial vehicles, are used for high tech surveillance. UACV’s, unmanned aerial combat vehicles, are used for destroying targeted objects in war (Pugliese). There are many drones that can be mistaken for remote controlled helicopters as well. These are now issued to some police forces around the US in order to keep a closer eye on cities. Civilians are starting to demand the use of drones in many different areas. Farmers are asking for drones...
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...The use of unmanned aircraft goes back 164 years, when Austria used pilotless balloons to drop bombs on Venice in 1849. However, for most people, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) came out of nowhere. What began as a popular imaginative concept for military use has come into being and has grown exponentially in numbers as well as sophistication.In many ways, UAVs are a bit like computers. First they were rare and now they are everywhere. While certain military journalists would say the use of UAVs has positively impacted many levels of military air support others would argue that UAVs have had a destructive effect. Evidence from sources will be compiled throughout this essay to explain the positive versus negative effects that the UAVs have and of the two effects have a larger reward for military purpose. According to American Scientist Larry Greenmeier , “ The September 11, 2001 attacks initiated an outbreak of advances in military technology over the past decade that has helped the U.S. and its allies redefine modern warfare”. UAVs have had a greater impact on America's missions in the Middle East than conventional aircraft. The following several ideas are what military specialist Dadney. B , Asymmetric Operations Fellow Robert Froust , congressional research associate Elizabeth Bone and congressional specialist in National Defense Christopher Bolkcom believe have lead to the military’s unprecedented levels of usage of UAVs instead of conventional aircraft throughout the...
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...Some also add to the argument that Controllers of the unmanned vehicles can also experience psychological stress from the combat they are involved in. A few may even experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There are even some reports of drone pilots struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder after they have killed civilians, especially children. Unlike bomber pilots, drone operators linger long after the explosives strike and see its effects on human bodies in stark detail. The intense training that US drone operators undergo "works to dehumanize the ‘enemy’ people below whilst glorifying and celebrating the killing process” (Drone: Robot Imperium). For example, If I’m in the field risking and taking a life, there's a sense that...
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...mechanical engineering. Changing the way something is done often improves it. This is the heart of technology. Technology has evolved into nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is a “technology executed on the scale of less than 100 nanometers, the goal of which is to control individual atoms and molecules, especially to computer chips and other microscopic devices.” Nanotechnology may one day improve the quality of life, thereby extending the life span of humans, by using “small autonomous robot, or nanobot, that can be sent into the human body to repair cells and cure cancers.” (nanotechnology). It is the continued advancement in nanotechnology that has been used to downsize the combative drones that we associate with the war, to the small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), and into the hands of hobbyist all over the world. The technology for radio-controlled aircraft has been around for decades with guidelines set forth from the FAA that restricted the use of the radio-controlled aircrafts to specified areas. Where there were once groups of radio-controlled flyers is now groups of drone users....
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...Introduction The term “drone” covers a wide variety of unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones range in size from one pound to 30,000 pounds. Various components can be added to a drone to increase its capability. Drones can be heat-seeking or capable of detecting certain chemicals, for example. Because of the variety of functions of drones, there is a great deal of interest in both public and private sectors in expanding drone usage. As drone use evolves in the United States, there are many legal ramifications to consider. This paper discusses current drone use, the future of drones, and the legal issues involved. Government Drone Use Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have shifted the defense landscape not only in the US but also across various other nations. It is an additional layer of defense strategy that deviates from the traditional methods employed thus far. Although they may be used in strategically planned strikes, their primary purpose is in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). The US amongst other countries has been spearheading the advancement and use of this growing technology for the last decade. The Department of Defense operates approximately 8000 of these vehicles in their fleet. The use of drones by the US department of Defense is only one arm of the several other that is operated by the government. Customs and Border Protection Agency, Homeland Security, State fire departments and police departments are other significant users of this...
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...------------------------------------------------- Unmanned aerial vehicle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "UAV" redirects here. For the entertainment company, see UAV Corporation. For the veterans' organization, see Ukrainian American Veterans. A group photo of aerial demonstrators at the 2005 Naval Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Demo. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is anaircraft without a human pilot onboard. Its flight is either controlled autonomously by computers in the vehicle, or under the remote control of anavigator, or pilot (in military UAVs called a Combat Systems Officer on UCAVs) on the ground or in another vehicle. There are a wide variety of drone shapes, sizes, configurations, and characteristics. Historically, UAVs were simple remotely piloted aircraft, but autonomous control is increasingly being employed.[1] Their largest use is within military applications. UAVs are also used in a small but growing number of civil applications, such as firefighting or nonmilitary security work, such as surveillance of pipelines. UAVs are often preferred for missions that are too "dull, dirty, or dangerous" for manned aircraft. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 2 FAA designation * 3 Classification * 3.1 Classifications by the United States military * 3.1.1 US Air Force tiers * 3.1.2 US Marine Corps tiers * 3.1.3 US Army tiers * 3.1.4 Future Combat Systems (FCS) (US Army) classes * 3.1.5 Unmanned aircraft system *...
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...David, S. (2015, April 29). Nepal earthquake: Aerial photos of remote Gorkha district show entire villages reduced to rubble. Retrieved 2 September 2015 from http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/nepal-earthquake-aerial-photos-remote-gorkha-district-show-entire-villages-reduced-rubble-1499000 Race against time to find survivors in Nepal earthquake rubble [Photograph]. (2015). Retrieved 3 September 2015 from http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/438799/70-Brits-feared-dead-race-against-time-find-survivors-Nepal-earthquake-rubble-Everest Sharma, G. & Wilkes, T. (2015, May 16). Wreckage of missing U.S. helicopter found in Nepal; no survivors. Retrieved September 3, 2015 from http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/16/quake-nepal-helicopter-idINKBN0O00K120150516 Maritime NewZealand (2015, May 22). Dumped beacons waste time, money - and put lives at risk. The use of rescue helicopters at a cost of around $3000 an hour. Retrieved September 4, 2015 from http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/news/media-releases-2015/20150602a.asp Zaugg, E. C., D. L. Hudson, & D. G. Long (2006). The BYU SAR: A small, student-built SAR for UAV operation (p. 410– 42). The 2006 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Florian, B. (2013). Heat Maps [Online image]. Retrieved September 4, 2015 from http://codeflow.org/entries/2013/feb/04/high-performance-js-heatmaps/ UAV Ground Control Station [Online image]. Retrieved September 4, 2015 from http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/AIR_Raytheon_UAV_Universal_Control_System_lg...
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...Drones can be defined as “unmanned aerial vehicles, most commonly associated and used by the United States military(Source A).” After examining all of the positive and negative connotations associated with the use of drones, one could say that the negative consequences do not outweigh the positive consequences of using drones in military actions. Drones not only save lives on the stuck on the front lines, but are also popular among the American population. One of the positive consequences, of using drones in high risk military actions, is that it saves the lives of United States military personnel and civilians that live a life caught in the crossfires of war. This can be exemplified by the statistic that shows “following the September 11,...
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