The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics or CAAA (in Chinese: ä¸Âå½èª天空æ°Âå¨åÂÂæÂÂæ¯ç Â究é¢) is a research institute of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Its mission is for rockets, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is headquartered in Beijing, China.
CAAA produces the popular China's military export Rainbow UAVs, as well as the PW UAVs.
Founded in 1956, CAAA was formerly known as Beijing Institute of Aerodynamics (BIA) and 701st Institute of CASC. Nowadays, it is also known as the 11th Academy of CASC.