Need more info on this "kind" of UAV plz (I don't know where to start)

[izaktj]

How are these "kind" of aircraft called?
It just looks like a ducted fan with cameras and sensors attached to it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg50/izaktj/MicroAirVehicle.jpg

Monorotor UAV? Micro air vehicle? How do they work?

Any links to further info of such vehicles is greatly appreciated.

[izaktj]

bump

[ghee-grose]

Are you referring to the Army's MAV? (Micro Air Vehicle)

If so, it's made by Honeywell.

[jtprouty]

This type of UAV typically uses a ducted fan for lift and vectored thrust to control flight. I'm kind of at a loss for their military applications as the seem to be slow moving targets that would easily be taken out in a combat cituation.

Jimmy

[ghee-grose]

The MAV is used for "seeing over a building" in an urban environment or "getting a closer look" at a possible IED that's just up the road. Hover and stare...that's its mission.