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.
New Buyers, Missions Seen for Jet-Powered Avenger, MQ-9B
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General Atomics: UK Protector Advances Civil Certification Effort
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Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed
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USSOCOM Plans 'ThunderDrone' Technology Demonstration
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U.S. Air Force Begins Training on New MQ-9 Reaper Block 5
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U.S. Army Grounds DJI Drones Over 'Cyber Vulnerabilities'
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Former Drone Rivals DJI, 3D Robotics Link Product Offerings
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UK Transport Department Proposes Drone Users Registry
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FAA's Drone Advisory Committee Lacks Buy-In By Cities, States
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