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

1. unmanned aerial vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of UAV¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The country has a history of corruption, the UAV market is crowded, and simply visiting to scout deals is arduous and potentially dangerous.

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"IDF troops, alongside the Israel Police, were dispatched to the area of Eilat after receiving a report of a UAV attack," the IDF said in a statement.

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"I'm excited to see this cutting-edge UAV technology take shape right here in Swindon," he added.

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In November, Elbit lost its largest arms contract, worth over $2.5 billion, after the Ministry of Defence scrapped a drone program with Elbit subsidiary UAV Tactical Systems.

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"Intelligence failure, poor coordination, and inadequate operator training are some of the reasons for erroneous strikes. The rapid deployment of UAV technology often outpaces the development of proper training and engagement protocols for military personnel," Mr Martin added.

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