Unmanned aircraft system

There is always a first to something. Whether it be the first computer being invented or the first person to perform open heart surgery successfully, there will always be a first. Amelia Earhart was one of them; she accomplished many firsts during her life which helped her become who she was, an American Aviator, which also helped her transform into an iconic person. She was the first woman to fly solo in multiple different places, inspiring thousands of others to follow her footsteps. Along…

Drones or a(n) Unmanned Aerial system (UAS) can fly thousands of feet in the sky, some even higher than most airplanes, the world’s highest drone flight was recorded at 11,000 feet. (bennett)‘’Unmanned drones have become a stealthy asset in the war on terror, collecting data and on the movements of enemies and making strikes on targets. They are small, nimble and nearly silent, and they could keep tabs on law-abiding citizens from skies near you.’’ Drones are very valuable resources to…

Unmanned aircraft, or drones, are still a very recent development in aviation but have since played a significant part in the advancement of aviation technology. People can fly these aircraft for benefit or for fun without putting themselves in danger. Drones are primarily used by military but are also often used for surveillance, filmmaking, sensing, and exploration among other things. In the military, “drones are used in situations where manned flight is considered too risky or difficult” BBC…

Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drone Strikes Abroad? Remotely-controlled aircraft, otherwise known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones can be equipped with bombs and missiles for attack missions. The original drone, the MQ-1 Predator and the upgraded MQ-9 Reaper are the two most commonly used unmanned aerial vehicles. They are cherished for their ability to fly thousands of feet over a target for long durations of time and relay high-resolution, live reconnaissance. In…

military, the most known example being drones that are used for espionage and even armed attacks against human beings. Drone aircrafts have had a huge impact on modern warfare, being able to provide surveillance and combat capabilities at low cost and without risk to the human operator. First, the drones have revolutionized the modern warfare by providing a multifunctional aircraft for a low price that has led to an increase in robotized weapons not only in the US but all over the world.…

Every day, millions of passengers depart to their desired destination traveling by plane. It is not abnormal to see passengers go on a plane frequently because of the reliability and added safety compared to a car on the freeway. When families go on vacation that is not domestic, they trust aviation to reach their destination. The importance of safety that makes these planes so trustworthy is an item that cannot be achieved by anything on the ground. Countless people think planes already have…

View From Above More than anything else the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if you can conceive of such a combination. — Wilbur Wright: one of the first men to experience the sense of flying ~ ~ ~ Looking down, I see the fields of the Snohomish Valley. I see the twisting, glistening river as it flows out towards the sound. I see the roads lit with the reflections of the sun on the…

services on a low cost basis or as a low cost carrier IndiGo airline wants to provide its services and gain more frequent flyer passengers. It aims to maintain its services and expand the number of aircrafts in the future. In the year 2015 the airline has signed a contract to increase a minimum of 30 aircrafts to increase its operations but taking a loan from ICBC (Chinese…

British Airways PLC, a British air-transport company, is branded as one of the largest airline in the world carrying approximately 36 million passengers a year. Its headquarters are established near Heathrow Airport in London. In 1935, small UK air transport companies arose together to form British Airways. Later, the British Government joined British Airways with its competing airline firm, Imperial Airways to form British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). British European Airways (BEA), a…

Extreme Sports Extreme sports are sports added with a more extreme twist, for example, skydiving is an extreme sport, and the extreme twist is that you’re 12,500 feet up in the year. Unlike a sport like basketball, extreme sports give you the thrill that everyone asks for. But is it worth the risk of possibly dying? Extreme sports should be banned, let me tell you why. Extreme Sports should be banned because they are dangerous, people are not doing anything to make them safer, and lastly,…