Summary Week 2 Assignment 1.docx SCMG 501 Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Supply Chains American Military University SCMG 501 Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Supply Chains An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) generally known as a drone

Week 2 Assignment SCMG 501 Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Supply Chains American Military University SCMG 501 Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Supply Chains An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) generally known as a drone, is an aircraft flying without the presence of a human pilot inside. UAVs are a part of unmanned aircraft systems comprised of a controller located on the ground which communicates with the UAV using direct communication systems. UAVs are generally operated remotely by humans (remotely piloted aircraft or RPA); however, some can be operated with different levels of autonomy, ranging from autopilot aid to fully self-operated devices with no human involvement at all. Drones were originally designed and used by the armed forces for tasks deemed too dangerous for humans, but they are now found in various applications such as photography, delivery, agriculture, and sur