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.
Pentagon Demonstrates 'Swarming' of Micro Drones
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FAA’s National Drone Registry Marks First Anniversary
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NASA Drives Vision of Air Traffic Management for Drones
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IG Faults FAA Oversight of Commercial Drone Exemptions
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FLIR Acquires Maker of 'Black Hornet' Mini Surveillance Drone
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Fruity Chutes Can Prevent Drone Destruction
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Darpa, Northrop Grumman Advance 'Tern' Naval Drone
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General Atomics Completes First Flight of 'Certifiable' Predator B
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AEA Highlights Need for UAS Maintenance, Inspections
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