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Revision as of 15:00, 6 February 2008
The following is a list of Unmanned aerial vehicles developed and operated by various countries around the world. Listed with primary mission(s) and year of first flight.
Argentine models
- Yarará, reconnaissance (2006)
- LIPÁN M3, reconnaissance and intelligence (2007)
Belgian models
- EPERVIER drone (1969)
- B-HUNTER (UAV) (2002)
Bulgarian models
- RUM-1, targer (1967)
- RUM-2, targer (1967)
- RUM-2M, targer (1969)
- RUM-2MB, targer (1971)
- M-200, targer (1971)
- UtRUM, targer (1974)
- P-200, targer (1975)
- Yastreb-1, targer (1978)
- Yastreb-2, targer (1981)
- Yastreb-3,targer (1982)
Canadian models
- Canadair CL-89, reconnaissance (1964)
- CL-227 Sentinel, reconnaissance (1977)
- Silver Fox ALIX (Atlantic Littoral Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Experiment) (2004)
- SAGEM Sperwer (2003-2006)
- ADVANCED SUBSONICS/XIPHOS Grasshopper (2000)
- MMIST Snowgoose (2000)
Chinese (PRC) models
- ChangKong-1, target, reconnaissance (1966)
- ChangKong-2
- ASN-206
- WuZhen-5
- WZ-2000, reconnaissance (2003)
Czech models
- SOJKA III [1]
European models
- EADS Barracuda, reconnaissance and combat (2006)
- Dassault nEUROn, combat (expected in 2011)
- Higheye HE60 , Cam helicopter[1]
French models
- SAGEM Sperwer, reconnaissance
- Dassault AVE-D Petit Duc, research (2000)
- Dassault AVE-C Moyen Duc, research (2001)
- Dassault-Sagem SlowFast, reconnaissance (2004)
- Verhagen X2 Autonomous Helicopters, flycam reconnaissance (2008)[2]
German models
- Drohne CL 289
- Aladin, reconnaissance
- Rheinmetall KZO, reconnaissance
- Luna X 2000, reconnaissance (2000)
- MIKADO
- EuroHawk, reconnaissance (developed together with the U.S.)
- EADS Barracuda, German-led program together with Spain
Greek models
- HAI Pegasus, reconnaissance (1982)
- 3 Sigma Nearchos, reconnaissance (1996)
- EADS 3 Sigma Iris
- EADS 3 Sigma Alkyon
- EADS 3 Sigma Perseas
Hezbollah models
- Mirsad-1, reconnaissance, possible weapon (2004)
Indian models
- DRDO Nishant
- HAL/ADE Lakshya
- Searcher MkII (with Israel)
- HAL Heron (with Israel)
- ADE Kapothaka
- HAL/DRDO Rustam medium-altitude long-endurance UAV
- HAL/DRDO Pawan short-range UAV
- HAL/DRDO Gagan tactical UAV[2]
Indonesian models
Israeli models
- IMI Mastiff
- Top I Vision Casper 250
- Top I Vision Aerostat
- IAI Pioneer (with the USA)
- RQ-5 Hunter (with the USA)
- IAI General
- IAI Harpy
- IAI Heron / Machatz-1, reconnaissance
- IAI Ranger
- IAI Scout
- IAI Searcher
- IAI Skylite - Canister Launched mini-UAV system
- Elbit Hermes 450
- Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerostar
- Aeronautics Defense Systems - Dominator
- Aeronautics Defense Systems - Aerolight
- Aeronautics Defense Systems - Orbiter
- EMIT Blue Horizon 2
- EMIT Sparrow
- EMIT Butterfly
Iranian models
Italian models
- Ex Meteor, now Galileo Avionica Mirach series, target-reconnaissance
- Galileo Avionica FALCO, reconnaissance
- Alenia Aeronautica Sky-x, research UCAV (2005)
- Alenia Aeronautica Sky-y, research-reconnaissance MALE (2007)
- Alenia Aeronautica Molynx/Black Lynx, reconnaissance HALE (in development)
Japanese models
Jordanian models
Malaysia
Mexican models
Pakistani models
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan
- Surveillance UAV Systems
- Target & Decoy UAV Systems
- Civilian UAV Systems
- Border Eagle
- Hornet
- Hawk
- Shadow
- Vector
- SATUMA Jassos UAV System
- Pakistan Aeronautical Complex UAV Baaz
- Pakistan Aeronautical Complex UAV Ababeel
- Air Weapons Complex UAV Bravo
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Nishan Mk1
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Nishan TJ 1000
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Vision Mk1
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Vision Mk2
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV TORNADO
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV ROVER
- Integrated Dynamics,Pakistan UAV Explorer
Polish models
Serbian models
- IBL-2000
- Mini UAV Gavran (Raven)
- Medium UAV
Singaporean models
South African models
Soviet models
- Lavochkin La-17, target and reconnaissance (1953)
- Tupolev Tu-123, reconnaissance (1964)
- Tupolev Tu-141, reconnaissance (mid-1970s)
- Yakovlev Pchela, reconnaissance
Swiss models
Swedish models
- SHARC
- Saab Skeldar
- Saab Filur
- CybAero APID 55
Taiwanese models
- Chung Shyang II [5]
Turkish models
- TAI TIHA (MALE) (due 2010)
- TAI Turna (Target drone) 1996
- TAI Keklik (Target drone) 1996
- TAI Gözcü (CR) (Tactical)
- TAI UAV-X1 "Witness" (Tactical) 1992
- TAI Pelikan (Tactical) 2000
- TAI Baykuş (Tactical) 2000
- TAI Martı (Mini) 2000
- METU Güventürk (Mini)
- MALAZGIRT (B) VTOL UAV, Baykar Machine (2007)
- MALAZGIRT (E) VTOL UAV, Baykar Machine (2007)
- Bayraktar Mini UAV (Reconnaissance)
- VESTEL Efe (Mini) 2007
- VESTEL Arı (Micro) 2007
Thai models
- IAI Seacher (with Israel)
United Kingdom models
- Fairey Queen (1930's)
- de Havilland Queen Bee (1930s)
- Airspeed Queen Wasp (1936)
- Miles Queen Martinet (1940s)
- BAE Corax, research (2004)
- QinetiQ Mercator, research (in development)
- QinetiQ Observer, experimental lightweight reconnaissance
- Phoenix, reconnaissance (1999)
- BAE Skylynx II, reconnaissance (2006)
- BAE Taranis, research (planned)
- Thales Watchkeeper, reconnaissance
- QinetiQ Zephyr, high-altitude long-endurance (in development)
- UnKnown Aerospace CYGNET, logistics UAV (in development)
- UnKnown Aerospace LANNER, personal tactical UAV (in development)
United States military models
- Hewitt-Sperry Automatic Airplane, weapon (1916)
- Kettering Bug, weapon (1918)
- OQ-2/TDD-1 Radioplane, target (1939)
- Ryan A/BQM-34 series Firebee I and II, target (1951)
- North American X-10, research (1953)
- Northrop GAM-67 Crossbow, multi-role (1956)
- Northrop AQM-35, target (1956)
- McDonnell ADM-20 Quail, decoy (1958)
- Beech MQM-61A Cardinal, target (1959)
- Gyrodyne QH-50, research (1960)
- Beech AQM-37 Jayhawk, target (1961)
- Ryan Model 147/AQM-34 series Fire Fly and Lightning Bug, reconnaissance (1962)
- Northrop M/BQM-74A Chukar, target, decoy (1964)
- Lockheed D-21, reconnaissance (1964)
- Ryan AQM-91 Firefly, reconnaissance (1968)
- BQM-90, target (1970)
- Boeing YQM-94A Compass Cope B, reconnaissance (1973)
- Ryan YQM-98A Compass Cope R, reconnaissance (1974)
- Ryan AQM-81A Firebolt, target (1983)
- BAI BQM-147 Dragon Drone, reconnaissance (1986)
- RQ-2 Pioneer, reconnaissance (1986)
- General Atomics GNAT-750, reconnaissance (1989)
- Sikorsky Cypher, research, (1992)
- General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, reconnaissance, combat (1995)
- LR-3 Tigershark, reconnaissance (2004)
- RQ-3 Dark Star, research (1996)
- RQ-6 Outrider, reconnaissance (1996)
- Bell Eagle Eye, tiltrotor reconnaissance (1998)
- IAI RQ-5 Hunter, reconnaissance (1999)
- AAI RQ-7 Shadow, reconnaissance (1999)
- MQ-8 Fire Scout, reconnaissance (2000)
- RQ-4 Global Hawk, reconnaissance (2001)
- General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Mariner, reconnaissance, combat (2001)
- Desert Hawk, reconnaissance (2001)
- Dragon Eye, reconnaissance (2002)
- Boeing X-45, research (2002)
- X-47 Pegasus, research (2003)
- Boeing X-50, research (2003)
- ScanEagle, reconnaissance (2004)
- Boeing A160 Hummingbird, research (2005)
- RQ-11 Raven, reconnaissance (2005)
- Lockheed P-175 Polecat, research (2006)
- Boeing Persistent Munition Technology Demonstrator, research (2006)
- MQ-9 Reaper, air attack (2006)
- Boeing Dominator, experimental (2007)
- Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter, In Development (2006)
United States non-military models
- General Atomics ALTUS, research (1996)
- NASA Advanced Soaring Concepts Apex research (cancelled before first flight, 1999)
- NASA Helios, research (2001)
- Octatron SkySeer
- Switchblade (aircraft) (proposed)
Privately developed
Commercial interest in non-military UAVs has led to several startups that are designing and selling autonomous aircraft. These include:
- Higheye automatic camera helicopters [6]
- Trek Aerospace Dragonfly
- Phantom Sentinel
- Phyxius
- Insitu Aerosonde
- Airborne Autonomous Systems [7] Developmental
- Miraterre Flight Systems [8]
- Rotomotion [9]
- Autopilot [10]
- Neural Robotics [11]
- Micropilot [12]
- Procerus Technologies [13]
- Mavionics [14]
- Baykar Machine [15]
- Arcturus-UAV T-15/T-16
- First Serbian unmanned aerial vehicle called “Nikola Tesla-150” projected and built by team of students called “EMA” [16]
- UAV Development Group at University of São Paulo - School of Engineering of São Carlos - Brazil
- Imaging 1's micro UAV [17]
- ATAIR LEAPP [18]
- ATAIR Micro LEAPP[19]
- ATAIR Insect
- Viking Aerospace, LLC [20]
- Continental Controls and Design, Inc. [21]
- Gyrodyne DASH or Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter [22]
- Verhagen X2 [23]
Open Source UAV Projects
- Albatross UAV Project [24]
- Autopilot project[25]
- CUAV - The custom UAV flight controller project [26]
- Paparazzi [27]
- The R/C pilot project[28]
- The Remote Control Auto Pilot 2 (rcap2) [29]
- HOVTOL The Horizontal Or Vertical Takeoff Or Landing UAV project [30]