Air Force Small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Guide and Reporting Procedures

Abstract

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (also known as UA, UAS, UAV, and Drone) are categorized as Group 1 (mini and micro systems) through Group 5 strategic-level assets. Groups are based on speed, operating altitude, and weight. In general, the larger the platform the more robust the capabilities. The Department of Defense defines sUAS as the first three groups, as highlighted in red below. The sUAS category encompasses most commercial/recreational use sUAS available to the public.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 2022
Accession Number
AD1163651

Entities

People

  • Katherine Clarke

Organizations

  • Air Force Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Criminals
  • Department Of Defense
  • Domestic Terrorism
  • Electric Motors
  • Flight
  • Guided Bombs
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Law Enforcement
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Lights
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs