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UAV

American  
  1. unmanned aircraft (or aerial) vehicle: an aircraft that can navigate without a human pilot on board; a drone.

    UAVs guided by GPS.


UAV British  

abbreviation

  1. unmanned aerial vehicle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of UAV

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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We don’t believe “every object is a bird, a balloon or a UAV,” the director of the Pentagon office tasked with digging into the cases, Jon Kosloski, told lawmakers in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The little UAV made the balloon relevant again,” he said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions and missiles, can take place without warning,” the Department of State website says.

From MarketWatch

The country has a history of corruption, the UAV market is crowded, and simply visiting to scout deals is arduous and potentially dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal

"IDF troops, alongside the Israel Police, were dispatched to the area of Eilat after receiving a report of a UAV attack," the IDF said in a statement.

From BBC