This book provides a global view of the complex technology of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Introducing UAVs, it makes a comparative study of the complexities of design and development of manned aircraft, missiles and unmanned aircraft systems. Further looking at different UAV concepts, it discusses at length several UAV systems both in India and abroad.

Explaining important issues related to UAV design and development, it describes in detail the philosophy of certification of UAVS, its operation, life cycle, systems engineering and aircraft design education. It also deals with the lessons learnt and knowledge gained by Aeronautical Development Establishment in the field of UAS.