First unmanned helicopter deployed in operational service (Gyrodyne QH-50C)
Monday, January 7, 1963
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Description
Gyrodyne QH-50C equips the USS Buck to become the first operational unmanned helicopter drone. It later served in a recce role off the coast of Vietnam with day/night TV/laser rangefinder sensors and weapons. To see a video of the aircraft in service, click on this link. Source: AHS Calendar, January 2009
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