All drone pilots, new or experienced, benefit from rules and safety tips to help you fly safe. More importantly, drone safety is the law. Find relevant resources below according to how you use your …

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is defined as a "powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted …

5 days ago · Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), military aircraft that is guided autonomously, by remote control, or both and that carries sensors, target designators, offensive ordnance, or electronic …

Jan 15, 2025 · Unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, represent a valuable alternative for various operational tasks due to their versatility, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reusability.

Jul 30, 2025 · An unmanned aerial system, or UAS, refers to the full setup that enables a drone to fly without a pilot onboard — including the aircraft itself, a remote (or sometimes autonomous) control …

DOD’s “Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms” and Joint Publication JP 3-30 “Joint Air Operations” define an unmanned aircraft (UA)—also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)—as an “aircraft …

Jun 2, 2025 · RAND's research on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) analyzes their roles in defense, intelligence, and civilian applications. Studies focus on technology advancement, operational …

Unmanned aircraft (UA) – also called “uncrewed aircraft” – are designed to operate autonomously or be remotely piloted without a pilot on board. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are comprised of both …

Apr 30, 2025 · Explore the essentials of UAS: definitions, differences from drones, classification as aircraft, and practical examples.

Sep 22, 2025 · Today’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as “drones,” have evolved considerably in just the last few years and are becoming more common in our airspace. UAS …