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.
Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed
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General Atomics Readies for 'Detect and Avoid' Demo
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Puma UAS Succeeds in Landing on Coast Guard Icebreaker
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Boeing's 'Phantom Swift' Advances in Darpa Program
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Interest Grows in Aurora’s Optionally Piloted Centaur
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Predator XP Makes Maiden Flight
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Latest Generation 'Gorgon Stare' Operates in Afghanistan
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France Keeps Harfang UAS Despite Reaper Buy
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UAV Flights Begin at Fourth National Test Site
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