Development
What year what the Predator UAV first fly?
1994
True or False: The Predator UAV used digital flight controls
True
True or False: Thermographic and infrared cameras allow the drone to operate effectively in total darkness or low visibility.
True
The fleet surpassed .... flight hours as the platform became the centerpiece of U.S. targeted operations.
two million
Predator UAV can fly up to an altitude of ... feet
25,000
What year did Predator UAV enter service?
1995
What does GCS stand for
Ground Control Station
Why is having a completely unmanned drone beneficial?
removes human pilots from dangerous environments, cuts operational costs, and increases work speed.
Why was slow speed a major problem for the Predator UAV
slow speed makes it an easy target
The Predator UAV conducted the the world's first ..... in Afghanistan
armed drone strike
Who was the Predator UAV manufactured by?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
What is the Color Nose Camera in the Predator UAV used for
flight control and navigation
A Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) data link lets operators steer the drone ... of miles away
thousands
During the 1999 conflict in Yugoslavia, engineers added ..... designation equipment to the nose
laser
What year did the Predator UAV retire
2018
Who designed the Predator UAV
Abraham Karem
Unarmed drones could find a target but had to wait for...
manned jets
The Predator UAV is very lightweight only at ... pounds
1,130
What drone replaced the Predator UAV
The Reaper
What does the R in RQ-1 stand for
Reconnaissance
What part of a house was the Predator UAV designed
Garage
What was a problem with the satellite imagery?
It was often delayed
How many hours can the Predator UAV stay airborne born
24 hours
MQ-1
Which famous game included this Predator UVA in 2011?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare