With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements: 1. All types of UAVs can do vertical landing. 2. All types of UAVs can do automated hovering. 3. All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:
1.All types of UAVs can do vertical landing.
2.All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.
3.All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All the three

[D] None

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Option d is the correct answer.

Option 1 is incorrect: Not all UAVs are capable of vertical landing. Only UAVs designed with VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) capabilities can land vertically.

Option 2 is incorrect: Hovering refers to maintaining a stationary position in the air without moving forward or backward. Automated hovering means the UAV can maintain its position without manual input. Again, only certain types of UAVs can do this.

Option 3 is incorrect: UAVs utilize various power sources depending on their design and intended use:

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