Captured air vehicles, also known as seized aerial devices, can refer to any aircraft or drone that has been taken by an opposing force, typically during times of war or conflict. Other synonyms for captured air vehicles include snagged aerial machines, intercepted flying vehicles, and apprehended airborne systems. They can also be referred to as impounded aircraft, confiscated drones, or confiscated aircraft. The term captured air vehicles pertains to any aerial device, regardless of whether it is being used for military or civilian purposes and can also include any unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs). Regardless of the terminology used, the capture of an air vehicle can prove to be incredibly valuable in terms of intelligence gathering and strategic advantage during times of conflict.