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This paper considers the vast development in sensor technology such as embedded systems, GPS, wireless communications, and wireless sensor applications. In recent years an efficient design of a Wireless Sensor Network has become a leading area of research for semi-ballistic uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). A sensor network is a device that responds and detects some type of input from both the physical or environmental conditions, such as pressure, heat, light, etc. The sensor's output is generally an electrical condition that is transmitted to the controller for further processing. Wireless sensor network has been widely used. Its design has become an important field of control engineering and provides a real-time communication system in surveillance, tracking, and monitoring applications. In this paper, the development of a wireless sensor network for targeting and control system of a semi-ballistic UAV for rapid and precise search and rescue operations is being presented and discussed. The developed system is composed of two sections: Air Section and Ground Section. The Air Section consists of Magnetic Compass Sensor, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Sensors (MEMs), GPS, Camera, Servo Motor, and Parachute Controllers. The latter consists of Video Recording, Receiver, and Monitoring. The system will help in locating the exact location at the centralized level. In effect, it increases the response efficiency. Furthermore, this system helps control and protect the naval, ground and arm forces in any search and rescue operation locations. The wireless sensor network system can collect, store, and analyze data from several devices embedded in the vehicle. Results show that multi-sensor fusion and integration play a critical role in the semi-ballistic uncrewed aerial vehicle's overall design and performance enhancement.