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John Hays Hammond Jr.

American inventor (1888-1965) · United States · Scientists · Died at 76

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John Hays Hammond Jr. was an American inventor known as "The Father of Radio Control".

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A life in dates

2011National Inventors Hall of FameAward1965Died12 February 19651963IEEE Medal of HonorAward1959Elliott Cresson MedalAward1888Born13 April 1888

Awards

National Inventors Hall of Fame2011
IEEE Medal of Honor1963
Elliott Cresson Medal1959

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Father: John Hays Hammond Sr.

About this person

John Hays Hammond Jr. was an American inventor known as "The Father of Radio Control". Hammond's pioneering developments in electronic remote control are the foundation for all modern radio remote control devices, including modern missile guidance systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAVs). Of Hammond's many individual inventions, the inventions which have seen the most significant application are the variable pitch or controlled pitch propellers and single dial radio tuning. He was the son of mining engineer John Hays Hammond Sr.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1965 · aged 76

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