Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) – incorporating drones, RPV, UAV, UACV and UAS are now in widespread use as instruments of airpower. In your essay describe the broad classifications of UAS in service and the airpower tasks that they are employed in (Worth 25%). DISCUSS with examples, their effectiveness (Worth 25%). And briefly EVALUATE (40%) whether the 21st century development of unmanned aviation is like a reply of the 20th century development of manned heavier than air flight and COMMENT (10%) on possible future military and civilian tasks for RPAS.
