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.
ICAO Panel Will Recommend First UAV Standards in 2018
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Helicopter Operator Places Launch Order for Flexrotor UAV
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FAA, Drone Groups Launch UAS Safety Effort
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FAA, Drone Groups Plan 'Safety Campaign' Announcement
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U.S. Leads ICAO's New Remotely Piloted Aircraft Panel
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U.S. Army Displays JLens Aerostat for East Coast Coverage
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U.S. Army Installs First Ground-Based UAS Radar System
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FAA Grants Second Round of '333' Exemptions to Fly Drones
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Unmanned K-Max Tested for Firefighting
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