An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers onboard, but rather is controlled remotely or is autonomous. [1]

Whether you’re a public safety drone operator, certificated remote pilot, model aircraft flyer, or a drone racer, you’re in the right place to learn about integrating these new entrants into our national airspace system.

Mar 28, 2025 · unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), military aircraft that is guided autonomously, by remote control, or both and that carries sensors, target designators, offensive ordnance, or electronic transmitters designed to interfere with or destroy enemy targets.

An unmanned aircraft is a component of a UAS. It is defined by statute as an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (Public Law 112-95, Section 331 (8)).

1 day ago · Primoco UAV SE has become the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer to obtain both NATO military certification and EASA authorization under a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for ...

Mar 4, 2025 · The United States Air Force announced the designation of two unmanned fighter jets on Monday, marking a historic step as the two jets are expected to be “ready to fly this summer.” In a Monday press release, the Air Force designated the YFQ-42A, an unmanned aircraft developed by General Atomics, and the YFQ-44AA, an unmanned aircraft developed …

Jan 15, 2025 · Unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, represent a valuable alternative for various operational tasks due to their versatility, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reusability.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), often referred to as drones, have evolved from just a toy to a powerful tool with a wide range of military and contractor applications.

The rapid advancement of technologies supporting unmanned aviation presents unique challenges to assure safe operations. Technologies in the fields of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), UAS Traffic Management (UTM), advanced air mobility (AAM), vertiports, as well as work conducted by technical standards ...

An unmanned aerial system (UAS) consists of an unmanned aircraft, an autonomous or human-operated control system and a command and control system that links the other two.