Publication Date:
2019-07-27
Description:
This paper summarizes a study that examines the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) in the civil environment. A market survey was conducted in which 35 civil applications of RPVs were identified. For a number of these uses, vehicle and system concepts were defined, benefit and cost comparisons were made with present methods, and the influence of safety and environmental implications was assessed. The results suggest a sizable potential demand for the use of RPVs in the civil sector, and some of the applications show promising cost savings over established methods. A focussed technology effort could provide the safety assurances needed for routine civilian operation of RPVs.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
AIAA PAPER 76-939
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Aircraft Systems and Technology Meeting; Sept. 27-29, 1976; Dallas, TX
Format:
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