UAV

1. unmanned aircraft (or aerial) vehicle: an aircraft that can navigate without a human pilot on board; a drone:

   UAVs guided by GPS.

UAV

abbreviation for

1. unmanned aerial vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of UAV¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The recovery of debris and bodies was made by a UAV called the Remora III, operated by a company called Phoenix International.

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If Aviation Week is correct about its size, the RQ-180 is probably the largest stealthy UAV out there.

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Despite the potential benefits, UAV use by commercial farmers is currently prohibited under FAA regulations.

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The country has been utilizing UAV-like technology for its crops since 1990.

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It will be delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV—what has become known as a drone.

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