ILLUSTRATION NY Times Style Magazine Multiple Choice Popular Mechanics Homeowners Clinic Popular Mechanics Dear Darpa... Popular Mechanics Tankless Water Heater Popular Mechanics Tracking Tractors Popular Mechanics Tunnel Vision   August 2005. Illustration for Popular Mechanics Magazine. (click on images to enlarge) Popular Mechanics was in need of a design concept for a UAV. UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are currently being used by the military and this particular design is intended to counter any enemy UAVs or weapons, thus the name "UAV Killer". This model was designed to loiter in the air for extended periods of time and break off its wings when in attack mode.