Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Free feature for DJI drone pilots alerts of unsafe airspace, aircraft conflicts.
Kansas State Polytechnic incorporates flying beyond visual line of sight into UAS curriculum.
New York's police department will operate a fleet of 14 drones.
Amsterdam conference is addressing the future of drones in Europe.
A new study concludes that drones can transport organs faster and cheaper than manned aircraft.
The number of LAANC applications far exceeds FAA exceptions.
German firm finalizes design for roadworthy $350,000 VTOL.
Following a competition with the IAI Heron TP, GA-ASI's Reaper has been chosen by Australia to answer its armed RPAS needs.
Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.
Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.
