Types of Drones
What type of drone is used to spy and collect information?
Reconnaissance drone
What country has the most advanced military drone program today?
United States
What war was the first time early drone ideas were created?
WW1
Who helped create the Kettering Bug?
Charles Kettering
What is the main job of surveillance drones?
To gather information and watch enemies
What drones carry missiles and are used for attacks?
Combat drones (UCAVs)
What country produces DJI drones and many military drones?
China
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What country first experimented with military drones in WWI?
United States
What drones are used for airstrikes and combat missions?
Armed/combat drones
What does FPV stand for?
First-Person View
What country uses the Bayraktar TB2 drone?
Turkey
What war improved drone technology for training and spying in WWII?
WW2
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
What helps drones fly and track targets accurately?
GPS and cameras
What type of drone crashes into a target after flying around waiting?
Loitering (kamikaze) drone
About how many drone systems does the U.S. military operate?
Over 11,000
What war in 1991 used drones for surveillance in combat?
Gulf War
What does UCAV stand for?
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Why are drones safer than normal military aircraft?
No pilot inside
What drones deliver supplies like food, medicine, and ammo?
Cargo/supply drones
Why do countries invest so much in drones?
Because they are cheaper, safer, and more effective than manned aircraft
What 2001 event caused drones to become heavily used in war?
September 11 attacks
Why were early drones important even if they were not perfect?
They were the first step toward modern unmanned warfare
What is one major benefit of drones in war?
They reduce risk to human soldiers