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.
Leading Drone Maker DJI Takes Aim at Competitor Over Patents
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FAA Raises Small UAS Blanket Altitude Limit to 400 Feet
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Saab Joint Venture Opens Unmanned Aircraft Plant in Sweden
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U.S. Navy Readies Requirements for Unmanned MQ-25 Stingray
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Unmanned Aircraft Training, Staffing Challenge U.S. Air Force
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Darpa Advances Indoor Capabilities of Quadcopter Drones
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UAE Military Places Order for Unmanned Piaggio HammerHeads
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Aurora Wins Darpa Contract to Build Novel Drone Demonstrator
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Britain, France to Jointly Develop Future Combat Air System
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HAI Open to UAS
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