Meaning of the word "unmanned aerial vehicle" in English

What does "unmanned aerial vehicle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unmanned aerial vehicle

US /ʌnˈmænd ˈɛriəl ˈviːɪkl/
UK /ʌnˈmænd ˈɛəriəl ˈviːɪkl/

Noun

an aircraft that does not have a human pilot on board and is controlled either autonomously by onboard computers or by a remote pilot on the ground

Example:
The military uses unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance.
Delivery services are exploring the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to transport packages.