Defence education
Loitering Munitions (single-use drones)
A loitering munition is a weapon category designed for a single-use mission, distinct from a reusable observation aircraft.
What to keep in mind
Cannot demonstrate targeting, strike timing or weapon operation.
A useful distinction
Launch method and airframe describe different things.
Key terms
- single use
- Intended for one mission or use; the specific category must be stated.
- human review
- A person's assessment of evidence before a consequential decision.
- airframe
- The aircraft's physical structure and configuration.
Educational scene. No live sensing, real performance data or Lotusmirk-owned system is shown.