However, the more advanced machines used by the US air force are classified into three main types; Extremely small UAVs, also known as micro AV or MAV Low altitude, long endurance UAVs Medium altitude, long endurance UAVs (aka ‘MALE’) High altitude, long endurance UAVs (aka ‘HALE’) Examples of these UAVs include Global Hawk, Mariner, Hunter, Predator, and Fire Scout.
These are large, sophisticated flying machines with a satellite data link system, cameras, radar, laser designators and weapons. Most of these are fully autonomous, which means they are intelligent devices capable of decision making during their flight.