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.
AUVSI Forecasts Economic Impact of UAS Industry
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Elbit Takes New Orders for Hermes 900, Develops Maritime Version of UAS
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U.S. Army Cancels LEMV Surveillance Airship
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British Army Deploys Micro-UAV, But Not Watchkeeper
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Surveillance Radar Selected for Unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scouts
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Euro Hawk Completes First Flight with Sigint Payload
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Five Companies Awarded Army Small UAS Contracts
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Unmanned X-47B Completes First Carrier Deck Tests
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Neuron UCAV Makes Its Maiden Flight
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Fire Scout Problems Delay Full Fielding
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