Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (or UAV for short) is an aircraft that is controlled via remote control. UAVs normally partake in numerous combat roles, although most UAVs are employed in tactical roles, such as reconaissance.

UAV
Standard UAVs are normally used in vigilance roles, such as scouting, recon & surveillance.

UCAV
UAVs are not used just for intel purposes; if the situation demands it, armed UAVs can be deployed. UCAVs (short for Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) can be used for several battle roles, including surgical/precision strikes, bombing runs & all-out air combat (in AC's case.)