News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
Drone Operator Areion Confirms Aero2 VTOL Order with Dufour Aerospace
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VAI Airs BVLOS Concerns For Uncrewed Operations
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Pyka Raises $40 Million for Autonomous Electric Pelican Aircraft
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Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft
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FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC
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U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics
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Anra Demonstrates Drone Inspections of New York's Power Infrastructure
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Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF
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U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
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