Scientific and technical problems of creation of unmanned aircraft dual-purpose transportation systems abroad

Abstract

The article discusses the main tasks, tactical and technological requirements imposed by the leadership of defense departments of leading foreign countries for the designing and development of transport (cargo) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as the tactical and technical characteristics of existing and in service foreign models of transport (cargo) UAV. An overview of programs (projects) for the development and creation of promising dual-use unmanned aerial vehicle systems is presented. The main scientific and technological problems of their creation and development abroad are summarized.