How Does an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Work? Components and Flight Control Explained
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an aircraft that flies without a pilot on board. It is controlled by a remote pilot on the ground, by onboard computers following a pre-programmed mission, or by a combination of both.
In practice, a UAV works by balancing four things. A frame, motors, and propellers (or wings) create the forces needed to fly. A battery or fuel supply...