SEND IN THE DRONES
The UAVs that are leading the charge in battle
© Illustartion by Nicholas Forder
MQ-9 REAPER
The Reaper is a remotely controlled tactical drone used by the US and UK Armed Forces for an array of operations, including intelligence gathering, communications and weapon strikes. The UAV is packed with sensory technology, including infrared sensors, optical cameras and radar. The almost-5,000-kilogram drone is controlled by three crew members on the ground, flying the drone to altitudes of more than 15,000 metres. During targeting strikes, the Reaper can release up to eight laser-guided missiles.