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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems β€” commonly referred to as "drones" and also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) β€” into civilian airspace is an urgent global issue driven by consumer and industrial demand. Among the operational safety issues raised by UAS are risk of collision with other aircraft and the risk of loss of control of the UAS.

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U.K. AAIB Lauds Use of Drones in Accident Investigations

UAVs are less expensive than helicopters to operate and be used more easily for a…

by FSF Editorial Staff

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 2017 FSF Press Releases

Foundation Welcomes Wolf UAS as First UAS Member

FSF launches new unmanned aircraft systems membership category.

by FSF Communications Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation

Europe Moves to Advance Low-Altitude Drone Safety

The system is expected to be in place by 2019.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation

Proposed UAV Regulatory Bill Called Premature by Drone Interests

Proposed legislation would allow state and local governments to regulate drone use.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Study for FAA Examines Risks of Human-Drone Collisions

The injuries most likely to occur when a small drone strikes a person are blunt…

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Reported U.S. Drone Sightings Soar

Reports of possible sightings of drones β€” also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) β€”…

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation

FAA Settles Drone Enforcement Cases for $200,000

Agency originally had proposed $1.9 million civil penalty

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ICAO Introduces Drone Toolkit

Toolkits are “more than a starting point” for learning the basics of UAS operation, ICAO…

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, People

Former FAA Counsel to Chair Drone Regulatory Advisory Committee

Gregory Walden also serves at counsel to the Small UAV Coalition.

by FSF Editorial Staff

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight

FAA Needs to Establish Risk-Based Approach to Drone Oversight

Such an approach would enable FAA to most effectively identify and mitigate drone safety risk,…

by FSF Editorial Staff

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