remotely piloted aircraft (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: rɪˈmoʊtli ˈpaɪlɪtɪd ˈɛərkræft
Definition
An unmanned aerial vehicle controlled by a human pilot from a ground station or another remote location.
Examples
Military forces increasingly rely on the remotely piloted aircraft to conduct surveillance missions without risking a pilot's life.
The remotely piloted aircraft maintained a steady altitude while the operator adjusted the camera focus.
Regulations for operating a remotely piloted aircraft have become much stricter in civilian airspace.
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