1. UAV’s: Planes of the New Millennium
October 18, 2003
Cdt. Jonathan Kim
UCI

2. Contents Introduction / History Purpose Advantages vs. Disadvantages
The Predator
Conclusion

3. Introduction What is a UAV? Fully Operational System
Unmanned Air Vehicle (designed for observation)
Remote-controlled aircraft (by pre-programmed computers)
Used by all branches of military
Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (designed for attacking enemy targets)
Fully Operational System
Aircraft
Ground Control System (GCS)
Satellite Link (communication)
50+ personnel for continuous 24-hour operations
First returnable and reusable UAV was flown on September 1932
Britain’s “Fairey Queen”; as a target drone for military’s anti-aircraft weapons

4. Used for reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance
Can attain a speed of Mach-4
Long extended aerial coverage
Some 50 universities, companies, and government organizations involved
Over 155 different designs
US Military alone operates more than 510 UAV’s today

5. Purpose ( WHY? )
AF needed a more cost-effective way to utilize their Hellfire missiles
Cost for manned aircraft was expensive
Without pilots, it opened up more options
More capabilities
Technology: Lighter, faster, etc.
Requirements for pilots not needed
Inexpensive

6. Advantages vs. Disadvantages
Light-weight
2,500 lbs compared to an F-16 (27,000 lbs)
Inexpensive
50% less for production
50% less to maintain and operate
Up to $14 mill. While manned aircraft costs up to $500 mill
Unmanned – no life at risk
Can fly for 20 hours
Fuel-efficient
Allows them to stay in the air for 20 hours
Disadvantages
Maneuverability
Environmental restrictions to flight

7. Types of UAV’s

11. The Predator

12. The Predator Primary Function Engine Weight Deployed: Equipped with:
Surveillance, Intelligence, Reconnaissance
Engine
4-cylinder; 81hp
Weight
1,130 lbs
Deployed:
First flew in 1994
Operations over Bosnia
Over 600 missions for NATO, UN, US
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Equipped with:
Color nose camera (generally used for flight control)
Infrared camera for low light/night
Synthetic aperture radar for looking through smoke, clouds, or haze

13. Conclusion Introduction Why were UAV’s wanted/used?
UVA’s have proven to be a major advancement in air power
Does not put pilots lives at risk
More capable than manned aircraft
Inexpensive
Why were UAV’s wanted/used?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages?
What is the Predator?

14. QUESTIONS?