An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft takes off on a training mission, May 13, 2013. The Reaper is part of a remotely piloted aircraft system. A fully operational system consists of several sensor/weapon-equipped aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing/Released)