What is a Drone? - Unmanned Aircraft Technology Explained

What is another term for a drone?

• Remote-controlled car

• Manned aircraft

• Piloted spacecraft

• Unmanned aerial vehicle

Why are drones often used for military purposes?

• They are faster than manned aircraft

• They don't put a pilot's life at risk

• They are cheaper than manned aircraft

• They can carry more weapons

What is the U.S. military's mysterious space drone called?

• Progress

• Cygnus

• Dragon

• X-37B

When did the U.S. Navy develop limited 'air torpedoes'?

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

• World War II

• World War I

What was the first big demonstration of drones being widely used in modern warfare?

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

• World War I

• The Gulf War

What was the estimated worth of the drone market in 2018?

• $20 billion

• $10 billion

• $30 billion

• $40 billion

Which company is considering using drones to deliver goods?

• Apple

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Google

What was the name of the program that used drones to monitor storms and hurricanes?

• Severe Weather Observer

• Hurricane Tracker

• Storm Watcher

• Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel

Which spacecraft is a miniature version of NASA's retired space shuttle?

• Cygnus

• Dragon

• X-37B

• Progress

What is the name of the drone that NASA plans to send to Mars?

• Mars Drone

• Mars Helicopter

• Mars Rover

• Mars Flyer