Remotely Piloted Vehicle

Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) is a term used by United States Department of Defense during the 70's and 80's to describe a robotic aircraft flown by a pilot located in a Ground Control Station. The Unmanned Aircraft was used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting.

See also

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
• Unmanned Aircraft System
• Ground Control Station
• Unmanned Aircraft

Also now a branch of the radio control aircraft hobby. See also First Person View http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Person_View