rpas (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːr.piː.eɪˈes/
Definition
A remotely piloted aircraft system, consisting of an unmanned aerial vehicle and its associated ground-based control equipment.
Examples
Regulatory agencies are currently updating safety protocols for the operation of any commercial RPAS.
The search and rescue team deployed an RPAS to locate the missing hikers in the dense forest.
Engineers designed the new RPAS to remain airborne for over twenty hours on a single charge.
How to Use rpas
- operate an rpas (collocation)
- to fly or control the system — "The company hired a professional to operate an RPAS for their agricultural survey."
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