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.
Principals Report Progress on Large Drones Entering Airspace
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Airbus Launches Drone Imagery Capture, Analytics Subsidiary
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EASA Proposes To Regulate Small Drones in Europe
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Commercial UAS Operators Urged To Mitigate Liability
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AeroVironment Unveils 'Snipe' Nano Quadrotor Drone
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ACSS Among Teams Advancing Collision Avoidance for Unmanned Aircraft
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FAA Amenable to Discussing Jurisdictional Issues Over Drones
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U.S. Military, Federal Agencies Join on Counter-drone Efforts
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FAA Study Assesses Injury Potential of Drone Striking Person
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