UAV Showcase Hits the UK

UAVs are becoming a military staple to improve reconnaissance and intelligence, particularly in the US. Not only are spy blimps soon to become common in arsenals, but much more compact and cost-effective models are also in the works.

At the National Science and Engineering Week, the UK Ministry of Defense showcased the past, present and future of UAV history, including aircrafts currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan and models to look out for going forward.

Fascinating chart from BBC News outlining the specifications of different-sized UAVs:

Very cool stuff. Check out the rest of the models displayed, both current and next-generation, right here.