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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Program Description

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

To enable routine access to the National Airspace by implementing regulations, infrastructures,
and technologies that support the safe and efficient integration of UAS in the NAS.

Key Capabilities

Key Capabilities

  • Establish policies and regulations that will safely and efficiently integrate UAS in the NAS
  • Provide technology that will support UAS use of National Airspace
  • Provide infrastructure for safe and efficient UAS operations in the NAS
Program Benefits

Benefits

  • UAS integrated into the NAS with the same level of safety and efficiency as other operations
  • Routine UAS operations will not require the creation of new special use airspace
  • Unmanned aircraft operations in the NAS will enable the application of commercial and civil benefits