Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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Scout, reconnaissance, search and rescue |
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remote or programmed flight pattern |
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An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or UAV for short, is an unpiloted aircraft used by the Tau'ri. They fly autonomously on programmed flight paths or can be remotely piloted and are usually done so from Earth, through the Stargate.
They are used to scout large areas around the Stargate, and areas that the MALP cannot reach.
They are equipped with a variety of sensory functions including visual devices such as cameras, heat vision and infra-red as well as other components depending on the model used.
UAV's launch from a small ramp using two rockets, giving them enough lift and speed to take-off and remain in flight. For continued flight, there is a propeller positioned behind the body of the UAV.
Though there have been many successful flights, UAV's have either crashed or been shot down on several occasions.
