CIVIL USES OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT

The economic, technical, and environmental implications of remotely piloted vehicles (RVP) are examined. The time frame is 1980-85. Representative uses are selected; detailed functional and performance requirements are derived for RPV systems; and conceptual system designs are devised. Total system cost comparisons are made with non-RPV alternatives. The potential market demand for RPV systems is estimated. Environmental and safety requirements are examined, and legal and regulatory concerns are identified. A potential demand for 2,000-11,000 RVP systems is estimated. Typical cost savings of 25 to 35% compared to non-RPV alternatives are determined. There appear to be no environmental problems, and the safety issue appears manageable. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Lockheed Missiles and Space Company Incorporated

  Research and Development Division
  Sunnyvale, CA  United States  94088
• Authors:
  • Aderhold, J R
  • Gordon, G
  • Scott, G W
• Publication Date: 1976-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Autonomous land vehicles; Civil aircraft; Civil aviation; Drones; Economic analysis; Environmental engineering; Human factors engineering; Remote control; Remotely piloted aircraft; Technology assessment
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Economics; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00151566
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NASA-CR-137896 Summ Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: NAS2-8935
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM