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<i>This paper explores the directions for the application of unmanned aerial vehicles in the
provision of security to vital elements of a country's critical infrastructure. The analysis
focuses on two paths of development: the first one refers to the transportation system, the
latter is related to the gas supply network – the basic components of a country's critical
infrastructure. The first section of this paper will examine the current state of knowledge
in the field, and is designed as a reference of terminology pertaining to unmanned aerial
vehicles (definitions and classification). The section shall furthermore provide a basis for
and a contribution to the developed conceptual-semantic framework for UAV research. The
first direction of development is described in terms of the characteristics and assumptions
of the system; this includes an overview of the specific requirements of the unmanned
platform itself, as well as the elements of the system, such as a local monitoring centre
and other components. Furthermore, this section provides the overview of the designated
mobile application, whose development is expected to improve the efficiency of system
operation, which is a conceptual novelty considering similar developments. The second direction concerns the development of an unmanned system of production, storage, and
use of chemical and radioactive substances, including pipelines for hazardous substances.
The programme that fits perfectly in the framework of the second considered branch of
development is "Cricket" [Polish: "Świerszcz"] – a programme implemented in the periodic
inspection of gas supply infrastructure. The description of the programme in question
included specifying the technical and operational requirements for the fight devices as well
as for the equipment.</i>