Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Refers to a high-level Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operated from a remote pilot station. This type of UAV requires specialized pilot training, one of the reasons being the need for these vehicles to interact with a remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), a control system, to make sure operations are conducted with safety and security.
Reviewer | Date | About the Reviewer |
|---|---|---|
Luccas Kavabata | 14/11/2025 | PhD candidate, TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering |
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An unmanned aircraft which is piloted from a remote pilot station: expected to be integrated into the air traffic management system equally as manned aircraft [and,] real-time piloting control is provided by a licensed remote pilot.